SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Rayleigh

AP Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit with resources

Training sessions by Head of Education

CPD opportunities on trauma-informedt

Education Coordinator support

Rapid onboarding and ongoing placement

Local authority referrals

Job summary

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities to deliver customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people unable to access mainstream education. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTA in AREA and surrounding regions to provide face-to-face 1:1 support from Early Years to KS4, delivering core subjects and SEND-specific teaching.

Candidates should have SEND/SEMH experience, a background in education or youth work, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Proven SEND/SEM H teaching or tutoring experience.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• UK experience, with or without qualifications if two years minimum.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific sessions.
• Use positive behaviour strategies and a patient approach.
• Carry out baseline academic and emotional assessments.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with SALT/OT if needed.
• Manage daily attendance reporting and support transitions to mainstream.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Education/youth work background

QTS or HLTA certification

Excellent written and verbal comms

Compassionate and initiative-taking

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

Job description

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) AREA

Location: AREA

Hourly Rate: RATE

Flexible Hours: Up to INSERT 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 (AREA) 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
• 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.

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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.