SEND Functional Skills Tutor

AP Education; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Curriculum platforms

Training videos

CPD opportunities

Education Coordinator

Fast onboarding

Ongoing placements

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor (1:1 Support) in Great Yarmouth to work with learners with SEND/SEMH needs. You will deliver Functional Skills content, support attendance, and liaise with external professionals to tailor interventions.

The role offers flexible hours with up to 30 per week, term-time only, and a pathway to help learners transition to appropriate education settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings is advantageous.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Functional Skills Curriculum or SEND-specific content.
• Implement positive behaviour management techniques.
• Provide therapeutic, adaptable education addressing individual needs.
• Perform baseline assessments to tailor support and intervention.
• Prepare progress reports and liaise with SALT/OT/Social Workers as needed.
• Track attendance using the attendance software.
• Assist learners in moving to mainstream or specialist settings.

Skills

SEND/SEMh tutoring

Functional Skills delivery

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

Tools

Attendance software

Curriculum platforms

Job description

Functional Skills Tutor (1:1 Support) - Great Yarmouth

Location: Great Yarmouth

Hourly Rate: £25 - £35

Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

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/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Great Yarmouth and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the Functional Skills Curriculum or SEND-specific
• 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, where necessary, 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.
• Experience delivering the Functional Skills curriculum to a high standard.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Li>
• 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.

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.

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.