SEND/SEMH Tutor — One-to-One Support (Herefordshire)

Academics; Hereford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars are seeking an experienced SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one support to learners across Herefordshire. The role is in-person and suitable for qualified teachers, tutors, teaching assistants or education professionals with SEND/SEMH experience.

You will work with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, supporting emotional regulation, engagement and learning, and you will build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND/SEMH.
• Significant experience supporting young people who display challenging behaviour.
• Ability to manage challenging, distressed or unpredictable behaviour appropriately.
• Experience in school, tutoring, mentoring, youth work or similar settings.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
• One-to-one support experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-to-one educational and pastoral support to students with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Support learners who may display challenging or unpredictable behaviour.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students facing significant barriers to learning.
• Establish clear boundaries, routines and expectations.
• Use positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement.
• Remain calm, patient and consistent during challenging situations.
• Recognise triggers and adapt support accordingly.
• Apply de-escalation techniques when required.
• Support emotional regulation and develop coping strategies.
• Encourage learners to re-engage with education and build confidence.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and progress academically.
• Collaborate with families, schools and other professionals.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Empathetic approach

Communication skills

DBS check and safeguarding

Job description

Quantum Scholars are seeking an experienced SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one support to learners across Herefordshire. The role is in-person and suitable for qualified teachers, tutors, teaching assistants or education professionals with SEND/SEMH experience.

You will work with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, supporting emotional regulation, engagement and learning, and you will build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and