Tutor

REESON Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking an experienced tutor to work with a young person requiring additional learning and emotional support in the Hillingdon area. The role includes delivering a tailored Year 7 curriculum, with sessions in school or at home, under the supervision of teachers and a 1:1 mentor.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting autistic children or young people with additional needs, and flexible, student-centred approaches to engage the learner.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic children or young people with additional needs.
• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Flexibility in how support is delivered.

Responsibilities

• Provide sessions either in school or at home, depending on the student's needs.
• Deliver and adapt curriculum content (Year 7 level) in partnership with teaching staff.
• Build trust and emotional safety by working at the student's pace.
• Use positive, student-centred approaches to support engagement.
• Support independence while offering guidance when needed.
• Identify potential sensory or emotional challenges and respond appropriately.
• Encourage communication, provide processing time, and offer flexible choices.
• Help promote emotional regulation through a calm, consistent approach.
• Accompany the student to familiar and supportive environments when needed.

Skills

Autism support

SEMH experience

Flexibility

Job description

Tutor

Location: Hillingdon
Hours: 10-20 hours per week (part-time), term-time only (Monday-Friday availability required)
Pay: £30-35 per hour

We are looking for an experienced and supportive tutor to work with a young person who requires additional learning and emotional support. This is a rewarding role that involves helping to create a positive and responsive learning environment across both home and school settings in the Hillingdon area. Some planning (alongside school staff) and regular feedback to parents and wider professionals will be part of the role.

Tutor Role

Based in Hillingdon, this part-time position involves delivering a tailored curriculum in collaboration with teachers and another support mentor. Strong behaviour-support and relationship-building skills are essential. The young person attends a mainstream school and receives additional support from both a tutor and a 1:1 mentor.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sessions either in school or at home, depending on the student's needs
• Deliver and adapt curriculum content (Year 7 level) in partnership with teaching staff
• Build trust and emotional safety by working at the student's pace
• Use positive, student-centred approaches to support engagement
• Support independence while offering guidance when needed
• Identify potential sensory or emotional challenges and respond appropriately
• Encourage communication, provide processing time, and offer flexible choices
• Help promote emotional regulation through a calm, consistent approach
• Accompany the student to familiar and supportive environments when needed

Essential Qualities

• Experience supporting autistic children or young people with additional needs
• Experience with SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs is beneficial but not essential
• Flexibility in how support is delivered

Reeson Education

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%