SEND/SEMH Tutor — One-to-One Support for Young People

Academics; Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars in Wells, Somerset is seeking a patient, experienced SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to children and young people with SEND/SEMH needs.

The role focuses on building positive relationships, adapting lessons and strategies to individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs, and supporting learners who may struggle with anxiety, disengagement or traditional learning environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one educational or tutoring support.
• Experience supporting learners who have barriers to accessing mainstream education.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.
• Experience in a school, tutoring, Alternative Provision, EOTAS or similar educational setting.
• 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 young people.
• Experience supporting reluctant, anxious or disengaged learners.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to create a positive and structured 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised one-to-one educational support to children and young people with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Supporting learners who may have barriers to accessing mainstream education.
• Adapting lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Supporting learners across the primary or secondary curriculum where appropriate.
• Identifying gaps in learning and providing targeted support.
• Supporting learners who may experience anxiety, school avoidance or disengagement.
• Supporting young people who may display challenging or unpredictable behaviour.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Using positive behaviour strategies and appropriate de-escalation approaches where required.
• Helping learners build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Using learners' interests and strengths to encourage engagement.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive engagement with education.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with learners.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Job description

Quantum Scholars in Wells, Somerset is seeking a patient, experienced SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to children and young people with SEND/SEMH needs.

The role focuses on building positive relationships, adapting lessons and strategies to individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs, and supporting learners who may struggle with anxiety, disengagement or traditional learning environments.