SEND/SEMH Tutor — Personalised 1:1 Education Support

Quantum Scholars; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking an experienced SEND/SEMH tutor for an in-person role across Somerset. You will provide personalised educational support to learners who cannot access mainstream education, helping them re-engage with learning and build confidence.

The role focuses on delivering tailored, one-to-one or small-group tuition, adapting approaches to individual needs, and maintaining a calm, supportive learning environment to foster progression and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, tutoring or supporting children and young people.
• Experience working with learners who have SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience supporting young people who have struggled to engage with mainstream education is desirable.
• Experience delivering one-to-one or personalised educational support.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, individualised learning.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, calm, flexible and supportive approach.
• The ability to adapt teaching and learning strategies to meet individual needs.
• Confidence working independently with young people on a one-to-one basis.
• A genuine commitment to helping learners overcome barriers to education and achieve their potential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, where required.
• Satisfactory professional references

Responsibilities

• Delivering personalized one-to-one or small-group tuition
• Supporting learners across relevant curriculum subjects, depending on your experience
• Planning engaging, accessible and appropriately challenging learning activities
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities
• Supporting learners who may be disengaged from education or have experienced barriers to learning
• Building positive, consistent and trusting relationships with young people
• Creating a calm and structured environment where learners feel safe and supported
• Helping learners develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards education
• Supporting learners to develop effective learning and study skills
• Encouraging young people to re-engage with education in a positive and meaningful way
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers and relevant professionals where required
• Maintaining clear and professional communication
• Following safeguarding procedures at all times

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Organisation

Relationship-building

Job description

Quantum Scholars is seeking an experienced SEND/SEMH tutor for an in-person role across Somerset. You will provide personalised educational support to learners who cannot access mainstream education, helping them re-engage with learning and build confidence.

The role focuses on delivering tailored, one-to-one or small-group tuition, adapting approaches to individual needs, and maintaining a calm, supportive learning environment to foster progression and safeguarding compliance.