SEND/SEMH Tutor — 1:1 GCSE Support

Academics; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking an experienced SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational and pastoral support to young people in Wokingham. You will work with learners from primary level through GCSE, managing challenging behaviour and building trusting relationships to help students engage with learning.

The role requires experience with SEND/SEMH, a calm and empathetic approach, and the ability to adapt teaching to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Significant experience supporting learners who display challenging behaviour.
• Confidence managing challenging, distressed or unpredictable behaviour appropriately.
• Experience in a school, tutoring, alternative provision, mentoring, youth work or similar setting.
• Ability to support academic learning up to GCSE level in your relevant subject area.
• Experience providing one-to-one support is desirable.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
• A calm, patient, consistent and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with young people.
• Ability to adapt support and communication to individual learning, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Flexible and resilient approach to supporting young people who may experience significant barriers to education.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one educational and pastoral support to young people with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Supporting learners from primary level through to GCSE, depending on the tutor's subject knowledge and experience.
• Supporting learners who may display challenging or unpredictable behaviour.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have significant barriers to learning.
• Establishing clear boundaries, routines and expectations.
• Using positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement.
• Remaining calm, patient and consistent during challenging situations.
• Recognising potential triggers and adapting support accordingly.
• Using appropriate de-escalation strategies when required.
• Supporting emotional regulation and helping young people develop positive coping strategies.
• Encouraging learners to re-engage with education and develop confidence in their abilities.
• Adapting learning activities, resources and approaches to suit individual needs.
• Supporting academic progress in subjects appropriate to the tutor's experience and subject knowledge.
• Supporting GCSE-level learning and exam preparation where appropriate.
• Developing confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Helping young people overcome barriers that may prevent them from accessing education.
• Supporting the development of communication, organisation and social skills where appropriate.
• Providing encouragement and reassurance during periods of frustration or disengagement.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback to parents/carers and other professionals.
• Working collaboratively with families, schools and other members of the young person's support team.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Calm and patient

Building relationships

Adapt teaching to individual needs

One-to-one support

Safeguarding awareness

UK right to work

Job description

Quantum Scholars is seeking an experienced SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational and pastoral support to young people in Wokingham. You will work with learners from primary level through GCSE, managing challenging behaviour and building trusting relationships to help students engage with learning.

The role requires experience with SEND/SEMH, a calm and empathetic approach, and the ability to adapt teaching to individual needs.