Therapeutic Outreach Tutor

AP Education; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit with resources and培训

Training sessions led by Head of Educ

CPD opportunities on trauma-informed实践

Tutor platform trainings and resources

Direct impact on individual students

Education Coordinator support

Efficient onboarding process

Ongoing placement referrals

Job summary

AP Education is seeking Therapeutic Tutors for 1:1 support in Needham Market. You will work face-to-face with learners from Early Years to KS4, delivering core subjects or SEMH-focused support, and applying positive behaviour strategies.

The role offers flexible hours up to 30 per week during term-time with guaranteed ongoing placements and collaboration with local authorities to provide tailored learning support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEM H 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support with students from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEMH-specific support.
• Implement behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education addressing individual needs.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals when needed.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings.

Skills

SEND/SEM H experience

QTS or HLTA

Excellent communication

Compassionate mindset

Job description

Therapeutic Tutors (1:1 Support) Needham Market

Location: Needham Market

Hourly Rate: £28 - £33 Per hour

Flexible Hours: Up to 30 hours 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 Therapeutic Tutors, Therapeutic Teachers, and HLTAs in Needham Market 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)
• ACE s (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

• 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 core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEMH-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.

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.