SEND/SEMH Primary Tutor - Minehead

Quantum Scholars; Minehead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars in Minehead is seeking a patient, experienced Primary SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a pupil in Minehead. The role focuses on building a positive relationship, adapting lessons for emotional and behavioural needs, and supporting English and Maths within the primary curriculum; in-person only.

A calm, nurturing approach and enhanced DBS check are required, with safeguarding commitments emphasised.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one educational or tutoring support.
• Ability to adapt teaching to individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a primary learner.
• Support a child with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Adapt lessons, resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Support English, Maths and other areas of the primary curriculum as needed.
• Identify gaps in learning and provide targeted support.
• Create a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the child's support.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Primary SEND/SEMH Tutor - Minehead

Location: Minehead, Somerset
Phase: Primary / SEND / SEMH
Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced Primary SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a young person in Minehead.

The successful tutor will have experience supporting primary-aged children with SEND and/or SEMH needs and be confident adapting their teaching approach to meet individual learning, emotional and behavioural needs. Experience supporting children who may struggle with emotional regulation, engagement or traditional learning environments would be highly desirable.

The role will focus on building a positive relationship with the learner, supporting academic progress and helping them develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards education. A calm, consistent and nurturing approach will be essential.

This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.

The role may involve:

• Providing personalised one-to-one educational support to a primary-aged learner.
• Supporting a child with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Adapting lessons, resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting English, Maths and other areas of the primary curriculum according to the tutor's experience.
• Identifying gaps in learning and providing targeted support.
• Breaking learning into manageable and accessible steps.
• Supporting children who may experience anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties or disengagement.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Using engaging and creative activities to encourage participation.
• Using the learner's interests and strengths to support engagement.
• Developing confidence, independence and resilience.
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Providing encouragement and reassurance during periods of frustration or difficulty.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the learner.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the child's support.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the child.

Essential requirements:

• Experience working with primary-aged children with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one educational or tutoring support.
• Experience supporting children with barriers to learning or accessing mainstream education.
• Ability to adapt teaching and support to individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with children.
• Experience supporting children who may be reluctant, anxious or disengaged from learning.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to create a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• The right to work in the UK.

Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.