SEND / SEMH Tutor

senploy; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization in the UK seeks SEND / SEMH Tutors to deliver personalized 1:1 tuition for children facing challenges in learning. The role is in-person, typically during school hours, with a flexible workload to accommodate personal circumstances. Successful candidates should have a teaching qualification and experience working with young people in various settings. This position aims to help students re-engage with education and develop their confidence in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible workload

Purpose-led work

Supportive matching process

Long-term opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND or SEMH, youth work or care background.
• Confidence in delivering personalized education support.
• Understanding of trauma-informed or child-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 in-person tuition in Primary, KS3 or KS4.
• Teach English, Maths, and/or Science, customized to learners' abilities.
• Build positive relationships with students and stakeholders.

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

Team Teach or behaviour support training

Experience in SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision or EOTAS

Job description

SEND / SEMH Tutor - Alternative Provision (Nottinghamshire Local Authority Partner)

Newark | In-Person | 1:1 Tuition | Flexible Hours | £25-£32 per hour

The CatchUp Academy is an Approved Alternative Provision and Specialist Tuition Partner working directly with Local Authorities to support children and young people who are out of school or struggling to engage in mainstream education.

Due to high and consistent referral demand, we are now recruiting SEND / SEMH Tutors to deliver 1:1, in-person tuition across Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas.

This is not a classroom role – it's about re‑engagement, confidence‑building, and helping young people find their way back into learning.

Children and Young People You Will Work With

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Work 5‑30 hours per week, typically during school hours (9am‑3pm); no evenings or weekends
• Take on as little or as much work as suits your circumstances

Qualifications

• 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
• 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)

Benefits and Flexibility

• ✅ 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

How to Apply

This is a role where your presence alone can be transformational. If you're passionate about supporting young people who need a different approach to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact The CatchUp Academy for an informal conversation about current placements and upcoming referrals.