SEND Support – Benfleet

AP Education; South Benfleet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit with resources

Training sessions and CPD

Streamlined onboarding

Job summary

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTA roles in Benfleet and surrounding areas to support learners with complex needs in a 2:1 Provision. You'll assist with materials, behaviour management, and liaise with SALT, OT, Social Workers to enable multi-agency support; attendance reporting; help transitions between settings as appropriate.

We offer guaranteed weekly pay, tailored curriculum platforms for flexible learning, a Baseline toolkit with resources and

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist preparing learning materials for core subjects or SEND-specific needs.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education to meet individual needs.
• Assist in writing daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist settings as appropriate.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Excellent communication

Compassionate and dependable

Initiative-taking

Education

HLTA certification preferred

Two years UK experience in relevant setting

Tools

Attendance software

Job description

SEND Support – Benfleet

Location: Benfleet

Hourly Rate: £18 - £23

Flexible Hours: Up to 15 per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 2:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Benfleet and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist preparing learning materials for the core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
• Assist the Tutor to write detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.