Tutor Required: Therapeutic, Play-Based Support (1:1)

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized educational support agency in Wisbech seeks a compassionate Specialist Home Tutor to provide therapeutic, play-based support for a young male client with Autism Spectrum Condition. The role entails engaging the student through innovative methods to enhance social interaction and emotional regulation. Ideal candidates should have significant SEN experience and relevant qualifications to help manage the student's unique challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children who have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Experienced in using therapeutic or specialized play techniques.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Use play-based approaches to develop engagement and social skills.
• Build a trusting relationship to support emotional regulation.
• Deliver tailored 1:1 sessions focusing on literacy and numeracy.

Skills

SEN Experience

Therapeutic Skillset

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in SEN/Child Development

Job description

Specialist Home Tutor Required: Therapeutic, Play-Based Support (1:1)

Location: PE13 Area (Wisbech/Cambridgeshire) Hours: 15 hours per week (Flexible days/times, ideally split into daily blocks) Rate: Highly Competitive (Based on experience and specialization)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and highly skilled Home Tutor to provide specialized 1:1 support for a young male client in the PE13 area. This role is not standard academic tutoring; it requires a unique focus on therapeutic, play-based intervention to build foundational skills and emotional regulation.

This student has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), presents with significant anxiety, struggles with communication, and requires a consistent, highly structured routine.

Your Primary Focus

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Therapeutic Engagement: Using play-based approaches (e.g., Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction, or similar methods) to develop shared attention, turn-taking, and social interaction skills.

2. Emotional Regulation: Building a strong, trusting relationship to help the student feel safe, manage anxiety, and successfully navigate transitions without becoming dysregulated.

3. Bespoke Learning: Delivering tailored, 1:1 sessions focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving through hands-on, engaging, and highly visual activities.

Essential Requirements

To be eligible for this high-impact role, you must meet the following criteria:

• SEN Experience (Non-Negotiable): Proven, significant experience working directly with children who have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and high levels of anxiety or Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

• Therapeutic Skillset: Experience utilizing therapeutic or specialized play techniques (e.g., Intensive Interaction, TEACCH, Identiplay) to facilitate engagement and communication.

• Qualifications: A strong background in education or specialized support (e.g., QTS, experienced HLTA, or relevant qualification in SEN/Child Development).

• DBS: Must hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service for immediate commencement.

If you are a compassionate professional who thrives on seeing measurable progress in students with complex needs, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV detailing your experience with ASC and therapeutic support.