SEND Tutor (QTS)

Ackerman Pierce Education; Leominster; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Curriculum platforms access

Baseline toolkit with resources

Training sessions and CPD

Tutor platform access

Education Coordinator support

Fast onboarding

Ongoing placements

Job summary

AP Education is recruiting a SEND Tutor to provide face-to-face 1:1 support for learners from Early Years to KS4 in Leominster, Herefordshire. You will deliver core subjects or SEND-specific sessions and implement positive behaviour strategies to meet each learner’s needs.

Applicants with QTS/QTLS are preferred, but UK experience of 2+ years without qualifications is welcomed. Term-time only, up to 30 hours per week, with guaranteed weekly pay and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND/SEMH learners.
• Ability to manage behaviour using positive strategies.
• Adopt a therapeutic, flexible teaching approach.
• Conduct baseline academic and emotional assessments.
• Record daily/weekly progress and liaise with other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support for learners from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects or SEND-specific sessions.
• Support transitions to mainstream or specialist settings as needed.
• Maintain attendance reporting via attendance software.

Skills

SEND/SEMH

Behaviour management

Therapeutic approach

Baseline assessments

Attendance reporting

Transition to mainstream

Education

QTS/QTLS preferred

UK experience (2+ years) without qualifications allowed

Job description

SEND Tutor (QTS) - 1:1 Support - Leominster

Location: Leominster, Herefordshire
Hourly Rate: Between £30-£36/hour
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.
As a SEND Tutor, you will support 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
• 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 QTLS 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 by becoming a SEND Tutor?

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.