SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Southend

AP Education; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Job summary

AP Education is recruiting SEND Tutors for 1:1 support roles in Southend. You will work with learners with SEND/SEMH, autism, and related needs, delivering Maths, English, and Science or SEND-specific sessions.

Ideal candidates have experience in education or therapeutic settings, strong communication, and a compassionate, proactive approach. QTS or HLTA preferred; UK experience without qualifications is welcome. DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA preferred; however, applicants with 2 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.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring individual 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 a collaborative approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Skills

SEND tutoring

Communication

Empathy

Education/youth work

Education

QTS or HLTA

Job description

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) – Southend

Location: Southend

Hourly Rate: £28 - £30

Flexible Hours: Up to 30 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 Southend 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
• 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.

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.