Teacher Alternative Tuition Service

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Countywide across Suffolk, Community based role
• Salary: MPR / UPR, plus SEN allowance, Teachers Pay and Conditions, (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 29.6 - 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent, 2 positions available

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we are driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. When you join as a 1:1 Teacher within the Alternative Tuition Service (ATS), you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that shape both your career and the educational experiences of children and young people in Suffolk.

• Work with pupils 1‑to‑1 or in groups, sometimes in their homes, to plan and deliver blended learning via Microsoft Teams.
• Work with a team of specialist teachers experienced in working with a range of pupils with special educational and emotional needs.
• Model positive attitudes and relationships to young people and establish a caring, safe and stimulating environment for teaching and learning.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other professionals, parents/carers and Local Authority staff.
• Respond to the issues that may be affecting the young people's ability to access the curriculum and support them appropriately.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong commitment to social inclusion and equality of opportunity.
• Ability to inspire pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Resilient, self‑motivated, creative and flexible approach.
• Experience as a competent teacher working with vulnerable pupils.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with a range of special educational and emotional needs.
• Experience of managing potentially challenging behaviour.
• Experience of working in a specialist setting desirable but not essential.

• Full support and training to access and use online learning platforms.
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, particularly in SEND.
• Support from dedicated support staff and qualified leads.
• Opportunities to develop curriculum knowledge and deeper understanding of working with children and young people with additional needs.

We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently under‑represented in the organisation.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. DBS checks will be required for relevant posts.

Contact Tabitha Jones (she/her) for a casual conversation:  or
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 7 June 2026.
Interview date: 16 or 17 June 2026.