SEMH Tutor

SEMH Tutor About the opportunity

Prospero Teaching is looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEMH Tutor in Lewisham to provide bespoke 1:1 tuition to children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who are currently out of education, attending alternative provisions, or requiring additional support outside of mainstream settings.

As an SEMH Tutor, you will create, plan, and deliver tailored lessons that meet the individual needs of each learner while building positive relationships and promoting engagement with education. Many of the pupils you will support may have experienced barriers to learning, school anxiety, behavioural challenges, trauma, or extended periods away from education.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced teachers, tutors, mentors, support workers, or education professionals looking to move away from a traditional classroom environment and make a genuine difference through personalised learning.

Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor pupil progress, provide ongoing support, and ensure effective outcomes for every learner.

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, Teaching Qualification, Degree, or equivalent experience working with children and young people
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs, SEND, behavioural needs, or within alternative provision settings
• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, or supporting vulnerable young people
• Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and supporting pupils with additional needs
• Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training issued within the last year (desirable, however not essential)

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references covering the last two years

Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.