Specialist Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Bridport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A tutoring service is seeking a skilled, patient tutor to support a Year 4 student experiencing emotional challenges. The role is home-based and requires experience with children facing emotional and mental health issues, including Autistic Spectrum Condition. The tutor will build rapport and adapt learning approaches to boost emotional readiness and academic engagement. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of experience in a UK education setting and a calm, nurturing attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience delivering the UK curriculum.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs, including EBSA.
• Strong understanding of communication-supportive approaches.

Responsibilities

• Work relationally and create a low-pressure learning environment.
• Build trust gradually with the young person.
• Support emotional wellbeing and academic engagement.

Skills

Building rapport

Adapting learning to emotional readiness

Understanding of ASC

Support for SEMH needs

Job description

We are seeking a skilled, patient, and emotionally‑aware tutor to work with a young person, M, who is currently in Year 4 and living within the DT6 postal area. M is experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and has a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Their primary areas of need include Communication & Interaction and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

This role requires someone who can build trust gradually, work relationally, and create a calm, low‑pressure learning environment that supports both emotional wellbeing and academic engagement.

Role Details

• Hours: 10 hours per week
• Location: DT6 postal area
• Start: As soon as a suitable tutor is identified
• Setting: Home‑based learning with a flexible, needs‑led approach

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience delivering the UK curriculum within a UK‑based education setting
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs, including EBSA
• Strong understanding of ASC and communication‑supportive approaches
• Ability to build rapport slowly and sensitively
• Confidence in adapting learning to match emotional readiness
• A calm, nurturing, and consistent approach

About M

M is bright, curious, and capable, but currently finds formal learning environments overwhelming. They benefit from predictability, gentle encouragement, and low‑demand interaction.