SEND - (EYFS) Tutor

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated SEND Tutor for 1:1 support. The role involves working with learners facing a range of complex needs, providing tailored educational support, and collaborating with external professionals. Candidates should have relevant experience in education or youth work. This part-time role offers flexibility with guaranteed weekly pay and a focus on making a direct impact on individual students.

Benefits

Guaranteed weekly pay

Access to tailored curriculum platforms

Regular CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support for students.
• Deliver core subjects or SEND-specific content.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Experience with SEND/SEMH

Excellent communication

Compassionate mindset

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

2 years relevant UK experience

Job description

Overview

SEND EYFS Tutor (1:1 Support) - Peterborough
Location: PE2 9
Hourly Rate: £25-£32
Hours: 10 hours per week | 10am-12pm Monday to Friday | Term-time only

Role and context

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in Peterborough and the surrounding regions. You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to: SEND, SEMH, Autism, EBSA, SpLD, MLD.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific content.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

Next steps

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you\'re passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we\'d love to hear from you.

Call us on [phone number removed] and ask for Ellie Turner
Or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in Peterborough

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.