SEND Tutor 1:1 provision - Towcester, Northamptonshire

AP Education; Towcester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit with resources

Head of Education-led training

CPD opportunities on trauma-informed实践

Job summary

AP Education is seeking SEND Tutors to provide 1:1 support in Towcester, handling learners with SEND/SEMH and related needs. You will deliver Maths, English and Science or SEND-specific sessions, applying positive behaviour strategies and a patient, therapeutic approach.

Applicants with QTS/HLTA are preferred; two years of UK experience without qualifications are welcome. Flexible hours offer term-time scheduling and a chance to support students in local authority collaborations.

Qualifications

• Proven 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, initiative-taking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core subjects and SEND-specific support.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies.
• Provide therapeutic, adaptable education.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments.
• Prepare progress reports and liaise with professionals.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist settings.

Skills

SEND tutoring

Communication

Baseline assessments

Liaison

Education

QTS/HLTA preferred

Job description

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Towcester, Northamptonshire

Location: Towcester

Hourly Rate: £25 to £35 per hour depending upon experience

Flexible Hours: Up to 15 - 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. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in Towcester 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

• 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.

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