Specialist Autisim Tutor 1-1

AP Education; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a Specialist Autism Tutor (1:1 Support) in Norwich to provide face-to-face, one-to-one instruction for learners with complex needs, from Early Years to KS4. The role focuses on delivering the subject curriculum or SEND-specific support, with a therapeutic and adaptable approach.

Hourly rate ranges from £25 to £35, with up to 30 hours per week during term-time. A guaranteed weekly pay and access to tailored curriculum platforms are offered by AP Education.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face 1:1 support to learners from Early Years to KS4.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and supportive teaching.
• Provide therapeutic, adaptable approaches to meet individual needs.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals as needed.
• Manage attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND tutoring

Autism education

Patience and empathy

Education

QTS or HLTA preferred

Job description

Specialist Autism TutorSEND Tutor (1:1 Support) – Norwich

Location: Norfolk

Hourly Rate: £25-£35

Flexible Hours: Up to 30hrs 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/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Norfolk and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• 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 the SUBJECT Curriculum 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.
• Experience delivering the SUBJECT curriculum to a high standard.
• 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.

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