SEND Tutor

SEND Tutor – Doncaster

Location:

Doncaster
Hourly Rate: £20 – £30 per hour
Flexible

Hours:

Up to 15‑30 per week, Term‑time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education collaborates with local authorities to deliver customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who cannot access mainstream education settings. We are seeking dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in Doncaster and surrounding regions.

• SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

• Provide face‑to‑face 1:1 support to students from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND‑specific content.
• Implement behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, meeting each learner's individual needs.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to enable a multi‑agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings where appropriate.

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; applicants with a minimum of two years of relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative‑taking mindset.

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma‑informed practice.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.