SEND Tutor (1:1 Support) - Portsmouth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Curriculum platform access

Baseline toolkit

CPD opportunities

Training sessions

Tutor platform access

Education Coordinator support

Onboarding compliance streamlining

Ongoing placements and referrals

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a SEND Tutor for 1:1 support in Portsmouth. You will provide face‑to‑face instruction, delivering core subjects or SEND‑specific content to learners from Early Years to KS4, and support their progression within education settings.

Ideal candidates have SEND/SEMH tutoring experience, strong communication skills, and a compassionate, proactive mindset. QTS/HLTA preferred; UK experience without qualifications is welcome.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver face‑to‑face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND‑specific content.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, meeting individual needs.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals as needed.
• Manage attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings.

Skills

Proven SEND tutoring experience

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and dependable

Education

QTS or HLTA preferred

Job description

SEND Tutor (1:1 Support) - Portsmouth

Location: SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Portsmouth

Hourly Rate: £25-£35p/h

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. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Portsmouth 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 content.
• 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