Therapeutic Tutor

Senploy; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Inspire Tutoring in Huntingdon is seeking a compassionate Therapeutic Tutor to provide highly personalised 1:1 or 2:1 support for a learner unable to attend school due to anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance.

You will commute to Huntingdon up to 3 hours daily, five days a week, delivering sessions that blend therapy with accessible learning while building a safe, trusting relationship.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with anxiety, autism, SEND, trauma, SEMH needs or emotionally based school avoidance.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, attachment-aware practice and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
• Ability to maintain calm, dependable boundaries while supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised sessions combining therapeutic engagement with accessible learning activities.
• Establish routines and a low-pressure learning environment.
• Use creative, relationship-based approaches to develop confidence, emotional regulation and readiness to learn.
• Introduce academic content gradually and adapt expectations to progress.
• Collaborate with parents, schools, professionals and the Inspire Tutoring team.
• Record attendance, engagement, progress and outcomes after each session.
• Support planned transitions and reintegration when the learner is ready.
• Follow safeguarding, risk assessments, confidentiality and professional-boundary procedures.
• Be prepared to commute to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Neurodiversity-affirming practice

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Accurate record-keeping

Education

Relevant qualification in teaching, tutoring, therapeutic, youth work, SEND or pastoral

Job description

Hours: Flexible, up to 15 hours per week

Contract: Temporary/ongoing, subject to the learner's needs

Start date: As soon as possible

Inspire Tutoring is seeking a compassionate, patient and experienced Therapeutic Tutor in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire to provide highly personalised 1:1 or even 2:1 support for a young person who is currently unable to access school because of significant anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance. The successful tutor must be able to commute to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire 5 days a week for up to 3 hours per day, build a safe, trusting relationship and use a calm, flexible and trauma-informed approach to help the learner re-engage with education at an appropriate pace.

Key Responsibilities as a Therapeutic Tutor

• Plan and deliver individualised sessions that combine therapeutic engagement with accessible learning activities.
• Establish consistent routines and a low-pressure learning environment in which the learner feels safe and understood.
• Use creative, interest-led and relationship-based approaches to develop confidence, emotional regulation and readiness to learn.
• Introduce academic content gradually, adapting expectations in response to the learner's presentation and progress.
• Work collaboratively with parents or carers, schools, professionals and the Inspire Tutoring team.
• Record attendance, engagement, progress and outcomes clearly after each session.
• Support carefully planned transition and reintegration goals when the learner is ready.
• Follow safeguarding, risk-assessment, confidentiality and professional-boundary procedures at all times.
• Commute to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

About You

• Experience supporting children or young people with anxiety, autism, SEND, trauma, SEMH needs or emotionally based school avoidance.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed, attachment-aware and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
• The ability to remain calm, dependable and responsive while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Confidence adapting learning to suit an individual learner's communication, sensory and emotional needs.
• Excellent written communication and accurate record-keeping skills.
• A relevant teaching, tutoring, therapeutic, youth work, SEND or pastoral qualification is desirable.
• QTS is welcomed but is not essential where applicants can demonstrate strong relevant experience.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and all required safeguarding and compliance checks.

What We Offer

• A meaningful opportunity to make a measurable difference to a young person's education and wellbeing.
• Flexible hours shaped around the learner's capacity and agreed provision.
• Ongoing support from the Inspire Tutoring team.
• Access to relevant learner information, planning guidance and professional liaison.
• Competitive pay based on experience and the requirements of the placement.

Safeguarding statement: Inspire Tutoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, an enhanced DBS check and any other safer recruitment checks required for the role.