SEND & Alternative Provision Tutor

Keys Children; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Travel across local area

Zero-hours / self-employed contracts

Homes and community settings

Job summary

Keys Children is seeking SEND-focused tutors with QTS to deliver one-to-one tutoring across Essex and surrounding areas. You will work with vulnerable young people aged 5–16, delivering sessions in English, Maths and life skills, in homes, community venues, or other learning environments.

Flexibility is offered with zero-hours/self-employed contracts and a minimum commitment of 2 days per week. Competitive pay ranges from £15 to £40 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential and UK curriculum delivery experience is required.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND (SEN).
• Ability to manage behaviour and motivate learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one sessions in English, Maths and life skills.
• Plan and adapt lessons to individual needs and abilities.
• Build trusted relationships to encourage engagement and progress.
• Support learners aged 5–16 with SEND needs in various settings.
• Complete session reports and progress updates after each visit.
• Travel across the local area to deliver sessions.

Skills

QTS

UK curriculum delivery

SEN knowledge

Behaviour management

Flexible schedule

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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£15-£40 per hour, dependent on qualifications & experience

Working Hours:

Minimum 12 Hours (4 sessions)

Location:

Job Category:

Education

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Business Area:

Education

Package Description

Job Role: Tutor with QTS

Salary: from £15 per hour - £40 per hour, dependent on qualifications & experience

Driving: full UK driving license and access to own vehicle are essential in this role

Hours: zero-hours and self-employed contracts available, with flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.

We're recrui ting for SEND & Alternative Provision Tutors with QTS across Essex and surrounding areas to support children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education.

You'll work with vulnerable young people, one at a time, helping them re-engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes. No large class sizes, no unnecessary distractions, just meaningful one-to-one support where you can see the impact of your work every day.

Benefits of the role

• Flexible working: Choose a schedule that works around your availability, with a minimum commitment of 2 days per week.
• Meaningful work: Support learners who need an alternative approach to education and make a genuine difference to their future.
• Competitive pay: £15 - £40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Flexible contract types available .
• Independent working: Deliver personalised support with the freedom to adapt your approach to each learner.
• Varied settings: Work within homes, community venues, and other suitable learning environments.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one sessions in English, Maths , life skills, and other agreed areas of learning.
• Plan and adapt lessons based on the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each learner.
• Build positive and trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.
• Support learners aged 5-16 with a range of educational, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Deliver sessions within community settings or learners' homes.
• Complete session reports and progress updates following each visit.
• Travel across your local area to deliver sessions and support learners.

Who we help

You'll work with young people who may be:

• Unable to access mainstream education.
• Excluded or at risk of exclusion.
• School refusers or experiencing emotionally based school avoidance.
• Managing additional SEND needs, including ASD and ADHD.
• Experiencing challenges related to health, family circumstances, or mental wellbeing.
• At risk of disengagement from education and positive future opportunities.

When mainstream education isn't working, we're there to provide an alternative pathway.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Previous experience delivering the UK curriculum and supporting young people through teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or similar educational roles is required.
• SEND knowledge: Understanding of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional needs.
• Behaviour management: Ability to engage and motivate learners with varying needs and challenges.
• Availability: Minimum commitment of 2 days per week.
• Transport: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Insurance: Business-use vehicle insurance, breakdown cover, and permission from your insurer to transport young people where required.
• Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) and suitable references.
• Approach: Patient, resilient, adaptable, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people.

We have cases available in:

• Colchester
• Chingford
• Barking

We Welcome Applications From

• QTS and QTLS teachers
• Experienced tutors
• SEND professionals

Most importantly, you'll believe in the potential of every young person and be committed to helping them succeed.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and employment verification.