SEND / SEMH Tutor

senploy; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization based in Solihull is looking for a SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide in-person tuition for children and young people with varying needs. This flexible role allows for 5-30 hours per week, primarily during school hours. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, a calm demeanor, and the ability to work independently. The agency offers consistent referrals and a purposeful approach to education, focused on positive relationships and meaningful outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible workload

Purpose-led work

Supportive matching process

Long-term opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision or EOTAS.
• Understanding of trauma-informed or child-centred practice.
• Team Teach or behaviour support training.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 in-person tuition (Primary, KS3 or KS4).
• Teach English, Maths and/or Science adapted to ability level.
• Use flexible, creative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Support confidence, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Build positive, consistent relationships with CYP.
• Liaise with parents, schools and Local Authority professionals.
• Record clear session notes and progress updates.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Confidence delivering 1:1 support

Calm, patient and relationship-led approach

Ability to work independently

Willingness to travel locally

Education

QTS / QTLS or teaching qualification

Job description

Job Summary

SEND / SEMH Tutor – Alternative Provision (Solihull Local Authority Partner)
Newark | In-Person | 1:1 Tuition | Flexible Hours | £25-£32 per hour

About the Learners You’ll Support

• Children and young people out of school due to:
• Special Educational Needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, anxiety, trauma)
• Mental health challenges or school refusal
• Behavioural or emotional regulation difficulties
• Medical needs or disrupted education
• Awaiting a suitable school or specialist placement

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver 1:1 in-person tuition (Primary, KS3 or KS4)
• Teach English, Maths and/or Science adapted to ability level
• Work in the home, school, or community setting
• Use flexible, creative and trauma-informed approaches
• Support confidence, engagement and emotional regulation
• Build positive, consistent relationships with CYP
• Liaise with parents, schools and Local Authority professionals
• Record clear session notes and progress updates

Hours & Flexibility

• 5-30 hours per week available
• Typical sessions during school hours (9am-3pm)
• No evenings or weekends
• Take on as little or as much work as suits your circumstances
• Ideal for tutors, teachers, SEND practitioners or professionals seeking flexibility

Who We’re Looking For

• Essential:
  • Experience working with children or young people (education, SEND, SEMH, youth work or care)
  • Confidence delivering 1:1 support
  • Calm, patient and relationship-led approach
  • Ability to work independently
  • Willingness to travel locally
• Desirable (but not essential):
  • QTS / QTLS or teaching qualification
  • Experience in SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision or EOTAS
  • Understanding of trauma-informed or child-centred practice
  • Team Teach or behaviour support training
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Why Work With The CatchUp Academy

• ✅ Official Local Authority Partner – consistent, meaningful referrals
• ✅ Flexible workload – scale up or down anytime
• ✅ Purpose-led work – change lives, not just outcomes
• ✅ Supportive matching process – students aligned to your strengths
• ✅ Long-term opportunities – not short-term agency cover

Apply Today. If you’re passionate about supporting young people who need a different approach to learning, we’d love to hear from you.