SEND Tutor - Herefordshire

Academics; Hereford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEND Tutor to work with a student in Herefordshire. This in-person role focuses on personalised learning and safeguarding, building trust, and raising engagement and progress.

You will tailor activities across core subjects, monitor progress, and communicate with parents and professionals as required. A DBS check and right to work in the UK are essential. Experience with SEND and patient, flexible teaching approaches are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND in education, tutoring or support settings.
• Ability to adapt learning and teaching approaches to individual needs.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide references.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one tuition tailored to the student’s needs.
• Support the student across core subjects where appropriate.
• Plan engaging, accessible learning activities.
• Adapt teaching to different abilities and engagement levels.
• Help the student develop confidence and positive attitudes toward learning.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Communicate with parents, carers and professionals as required.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

SEND experience

One-to-one tutoring

Communication skills

Observation & assessment

Job description

1:1 SEND Tutor - Herefordshire

Location - Herefordshire

Phase: SEND Secondary

Working arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars is looking for a supportive, patient and reliable 1:1 SEND Tutor to work with a young person in Herefordshire. This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.

The role will involve providing personalised educational support to a student who may benefit from a flexible and individualised approach to learning. You will be expected to build a positive and trusting relationship with the student, adapt your teaching to their individual needs and help develop their confidence, engagement and progress.

The role may involve

• Delivering one-to-one tuition tailored to the student's individual needs
• Supporting the student across core academic subjects where appropriate
• Planning engaging and accessible learning activities
• Adapting teaching approaches to suit different abilities, learning needs and levels of engagement
• Helping the student develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning
• Providing encouragement and consistent support to help the student re-engage with education
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers and relevant professionals where required
• Maintaining clear and professional communication
• Following safeguarding procedures at all times

Essential requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND in an educational, tutoring or support setting
• Experience providing one-to-one or personalised educational support
• The ability to adapt learning and teaching approaches to meet individual needs
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• A patient, flexible, calm and supportive approach
• A genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their potential
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check, where required
• Satisfactory professional references
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.