Therapeutic & Academic Tutor (SEMH/SEND) | Flexible Hours

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Working

Localised Caseload

Impactful Work

Continuous Support

Job summary

Randstad Student & Worker Support is seeking Academic & Therapeutic Tutors to deliver 1-to-1 and small-group support for pupils in the South Essex Cluster, including Basildon, Benfleet and Hawkwell. Pupils may have SEMH or SEND needs and travel between local hubs is minimal.

You will deliver tailored academic sessions and therapeutic interventions, helping learners re-engage with education and build confidence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with children or young people with SEND/SEMH.
• Experience applying trauma-informed approaches to support learning and wellbeing.
• Strong relational and de-escalation skills with flexibility and empathy.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS and travel within the South Essex cluster.

Responsibilities

• Tailored academic delivery aligned with the national curriculum, functional skills or vocational pathways.
• Therapeutic engagement using trauma-informed approaches to support emotional regulation and resilience.
• Develop and monitor Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs) and adapt delivery to each learner.
• Maintain safeguarding and wellbeing standards and liaise with parents, carers and local authorities.
• Provide qualitative feedback and session notes to track engagement and progress.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Trauma-informed approach

De-escalation skills

Travel locally across cluster

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Randstad Student & Worker Support is seeking Academic & Therapeutic Tutors to deliver 1-to-1 and small-group support for pupils in the South Essex Cluster, including Basildon, Benfleet and Hawkwell. Pupils may have SEMH or SEND needs and travel between local hubs is minimal.

You will deliver tailored academic sessions and therapeutic interventions, helping learners re-engage with education and build confidence.