South Croydon - Tutor

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education provider is seeking passionate SEND Tutors in Croydon to provide 1:1 support for children with special educational needs. The role involves delivering customized lessons, implementing effective behavior management techniques, and conducting assessments. Ideal candidates should have teaching qualifications such as QTS, PGCE, or QTLS and a background in education or therapeutic settings. This position offers flexible hours with a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Guaranteed weekly pay

Access to tailored curriculum platforms

Comprehensive baseline toolkit

Regular CPD opportunities

Dedicated education coordinator

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support to students from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects or SEND-specific content.
• Implement effective behavior management using positive strategies.

Skills

Experience with SEND/SEMH requirements

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate mindset

Ability to manage behavior

Education

QTS, PGCE or QTLS required

Job description

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - South Croydon

Location:SouthCroydon

Hourly Rate:£20-£35

Flexible Hours:Up to30per week | Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised1:1 Alternative Provisionfor children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicatedSEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAsin (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 provideface-to-face 1:1 support, working with students fromEarly Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivercore subjects(Maths, English, Science) orSEND-specificcontent.
• Implement effectivebehaviour managementusingpositive strategiesand patience.
• Provide atherapeuticand adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met.
• Performbaseline academic and emotional assessmentsto inform targeted support and intervention.
• Preparedetailed daily/weekly progress reportsand, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendancereporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learnersin transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settingsas appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children withSEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background ineducation, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS,PGCE or QTLS required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteedweekly pay.
• Access totailored curriculum platformsdesigned for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• ComprehensiveBaseline toolkitwith downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessionsled by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, includingworkshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array oftrainings and resourcesto enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make adirect and meaningful impact on individual studentswithout managing large classroom groups.
• DedicatedEducation Coordinatorto assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process forquick 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.

Call us on(phone number removed)and ask forShay Meehan or email (url removed)

Or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor inCroydon

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