£20.00 – £22.50 per hour
9:00am – 3:00pm | Part-time to start (with potential to build to full-time)
You may work half days to start pending the needs of the child
Are you looking for a role where success is measured in smiles, confidence, and connection rather than test scores?
This role is all about providing 1:1 nurture and therapeutic support to a child living in the DN10 area who does not thrive in a mainstream setting. You will have the freedom to adapt each day around the needs, interests, and emotional state of that child. It is child-led, flexible, and relationship-focused — not a traditional classroom role.
About the Role
You will support one child on a 1:1 basis, helping them to feel safe, understood, and ready to engage with the world around them. Your work might look like:
* Meeting them at home and slowly building trust at the front door
* Going for a walk or to the park to reduce anxiety and build confidence
* Using games, conversation, or shared interests to gently introduce learning
* Supporting emotional regulation and celebrating small wins
Progress is measured in different ways here. A “good day” might be leaving the house, having a short conversation, or engaging in one simple activity. The key is that you are consistently working to help the young person feel safe enough to engage.
This role will start on a part-time timetable, but there is a strong possibility of additional local referrals, which could build your hours to full-time in the near future. You must be prepared and open to your hours increasing as more children are referred.
What is a Therapeutic / Nurture Tutor?
A Therapeutic Tutor supports learning through trust, connection, and emotional safety, rather than formal classroom teaching. You will:
* Build a strong, positive relationship with the child
* Work at their pace, not yours
* Adapt activities to their needs, mood, and interests
* Use everyday experiences (walks, park visits, conversations) as opportunities for learning and growth
* Help re-engage them with education in a way that feels safe and achievable
Every day can look different, because every child is different.
Who We’re Looking For
This is not a mainstream classroom role. It suits someone who is:
* Warm, patient, and emotionally attuned
* Passionate about therapeutic, relationship-led support
* Able to stay calm with anxiety, avoidance, or emotional dysregulation
* Organised, reliable, and consistent
* Comfortable working largely on their own initiative, with support from our team
You may have experience in:
* SEN or mainstream Teaching Assistant roles
* Support work (including residential or community support)
* Swim teaching or coaching children and young people
* Youth work or mentoring
* Alternative provision or PRU settings
* Sports coaching, mentoring, or community roles
* Nurseries or early years
* Being a parent or carer of a child with special needs
* Or you may have strong transferable skills and the right attitude
Experience helps, but your ability to build trust and form positive relationships is what matters most.
Requirements
* Live within a reasonable distance of the D10 area
* Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (business insurance required)
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
* Willingness to complete mandatory induction and ongoing training
* Prepared for hours to grow as more children are referred locally
Salary description
£20.00 - £22.50 per hour