Format: Home-based tuition
Preference: Female tutor requested by the familyAbout the Role
We are seeking an experienced and nurturing tutor to support a Year 10 learner with an EHCP who is currently awaiting a specialist school placement.
The learner presents with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs alongside significant difficulties in literacy, numeracy, communication, processing speed, confidence, and emotional regulation. They have been out of formal education for an extended period.
Key Areas of Support
Functional Skills: English, Maths, and Science
Anxiety management and learning resilience
Positive, low-pressure learning routinesLearner Profile
The learner:
Benefits from a calm, patient, and consistent approach
Responds well to reassurance and positive relationships
Learns best through practical and hands-on activities
Requires learning tasks to be broken down into manageable steps
Experiences anxiety and can become overwhelmed by change, uncertainty, or perceived failure
Has interests in football, animals, horses, music, and outdoor activitiesRequirements:
Solid background in SEMH and trauma-informed practice.
Calm, patient, and highly flexible. Ability to teach well below age-related expectations.
QTS preferred, but solid experience with vulnerable youth is what matters most.Tuition Environment
Tuition will take place within the family home, where there is access to a suitable learning space and ICT equipment.
This opportunity would suit a tutor who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people, can build trust and engagement, and is committed to helping learners achieve positive educational outcomes
Salary description
£25.00 - £28.00 per hour