SEND Tutor

AP Education; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit and training videos

CPD opportunities with trauma-informed

Education Coordinator support

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a SEND Tutor (QTS) for 1:1 support in Bishops Cleeve. This role offers term-time hours up to 30 per week with an hourly rate of £30–£36, working face-to-face with students from Early Years to KS4 who have SEND/SEMH needs.

You will deliver Maths/English/Science or SEND-focused support, applying positive behaviour strategies and a patient, therapeutic approach to meet each learner's needs. Collaboration with SALT/OT or social workers may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or QTLS 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals to facilitate multi-agency collaboration.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Skills

SEND tutoring

QTS/QTLS

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Education background

Tools

Attendance software

Job description

SEND Tutor (QTS) - 1:1 Support – Bishops Cleeve

Location: Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Hourly Rate: Between £30-£36/hour Flexible Hours: Up to 30 hours per week | Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most. AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting.

As a SEND Tutor, you will support learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

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

Key Responsibilities

You’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver 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.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare 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 teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or QTLS 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.

Safeguarding and Equality

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.