SEND Tutor

AP Education; Tendring; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit

Training sessions

CPD opportunities

Education Coordinator

Job summary

AP Education is seeking SEND Tutors (1:1) in Essex to support learners with SEND across Early Years to KS4 in Harwich. The role offers £25–£35 per hour during term-time with up to 30 hours weekly and flexible scheduling.

You will work with learners with SEND/SEMH, Autism, EBSA, SpLD and MLD, delivering core subjects and targeted interventions while coordinating with professionals to ensure holistic support.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA preferred; two years UK experience welcome without qualifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face 1:1 support with students from Early Years to KS4.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies.
• Provide a therapeutic, adaptable approach to meet individual needs.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform support.
• Prepare progress reports and liaise with SALT/OT/Social Workers where needed.
• Manage attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist settings.

Skills

Experience teaching or tutoring SEND/S

Education/youth work/therapeutic

QTS or HLTA preferred

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and initiative

Education

QTS or HLTA preferred

Two years UK experience without qualifications

Job description

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Essex

Location:Harwich

Hourly Rate: £25 - £35

Flexible Hours: Up to 30per 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. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in (AREA) and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting 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 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.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.

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.