SEND Tutor (1:1 Support) – Fakenham - Norfolk

AP Education; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit with resources

Training from Head of Education

CPD opportunities on trauma-informed实践

Job summary

AP Education is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors in Norfolk to deliver 1:1 support for learners with complex needs. You will work face-to-face with students from Early Years to KS4, delivering Maths, English, or Science, and provide personalised learning to meet individual needs.

QTS or HLTA are preferred, but UK experience without qualifications is welcome. Enjoy guaranteed weekly pay and a flexible, supportive placement with a dedicated Education Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Baseline assessments and progress reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support with students from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects or SEND-specific content.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support.
• Prepare 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.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Excellent communication

Compassionate and reliable

Education

QTS or HLTA preferred; UK experience accepted

Job description

Overview

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) – Norfolk

Location: Fakenham

Hourly Rate: £25 – 30

Flexible Hours: Up to £25-30 per week | Term-time only

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 Norfolk 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

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support with students from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific content.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, meeting each learner’s individual needs.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals (e.g., SALT, OT, Social Workers) to support a collaborative, multi-agency approach where necessary.
• 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 support ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform with trainings and resources to enhance 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 placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements with referrals from local authority partners to ensure continuity of employment.

Ready to Apply?

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.

Call us on (phone number removed) and ask for Piers or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in Norfolk.

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 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.