SEND​/SEMH Tutors

SEND & SEMH Tutors - Somerset

Location:

Somerset

Phase:
Primary / Secondary / SEND / SEMH

Working arrangement:
In-person

Quantum Scholars is looking for experienced, supportive and dedicated SEND and SEMH Tutors to work with children and young people across Somerset. These are in-person tutoring roles and are not online work.

The roles will involve providing personalised educational support to students who may have additional learning needs, SEND requirements or social, emotional and mental health needs. Tutors will be expected to build positive and trusting relationships with students, provide a consistent approach to learning and adapt their teaching to meet individual needs.

We are looking for tutors who are passionate about helping young people re-engage with education, build confidence and make meaningful academic and personal progress.

• Delivering one-to-one or small-group tuition to children and young people
• Supporting students across core subjects such as English and Maths, depending on experience
• Supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Planning engaging, accessible and personalised learning activities
• Adapting teaching approaches to suit individual abilities, learning needs and levels of engagement
• Building positive, consistent and trusting relationships with students
• Helping students develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards learning
• Supporting students who may have struggled within a traditional school environment
• Encouraging students to re-engage with education and develop their learning skills
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers and relevant professionals where required
• Maintaining clear and professional communication
• Following safeguarding procedures at all times

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, tutoring or support setting
• Experience working with students with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Experience delivering one-to-one or personalised support is desirable
• The ability to adapt teaching and learning approaches to meet individual needs
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• A patient, calm, flexible and supportive approach
• The ability to build trust and positive relationships with young people
• A genuine commitment to helping children and young people achieve their potential
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check, where required
• Satisfactory professional references
• You must have the right to work in the UK.Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy