SEND Tutor – Part Time – Hempsted

Catering; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

CPD opportunities

Training sessions by Head of Education

Job summary

AP Education in Gloucester is seeking a SEND Tutor (1:1 Support) to deliver personalised learning in Quedgeley and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible hours with typical weekly hours of 10-30 and an hourly rate £20-£35, dependent on qualifications and experience.

You will support learners with SEND/SEMH across subjects, implement positive behaviour strategies, and liaise with SALT/OT/social workers as needed to deliver integrated support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific curricula.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals to facilitate collaboration.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software and support transitions to mainstream or specialist education.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Education background

QTS/HLTA preferred

UK classroom experience

Excellent communication

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

Job description

SEND Tutor (1:1 Support) Gloucester
Location:Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2
Hourly Rate: Between £20-£35 hour, dependent on qualifications and experience
Flexible Hours:Typically between 10-30 hoursper 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 inQuedgeley 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 curricula
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learners 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, tutoring and supporting 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 wed 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.

Salary: £20 – £35/hour

Job Type: Contract, Part Time

Location: Quedgeley