Autism Informed Tutor Temporary

Position: Autism Informed Tutor (Contract, Temporary)
Location: Brighton

ANZUK Education is working with specialist alternative provision partners across West Sussex to recruit an Autism-Informed Tutor / Mentor to provide highly personalised 1:1 education and mentoring for neurodivergent young people. This role is well suited to qualified teachers or experienced tutors seeking flexible, additional work supporting learners who are disengaged from mainstream education due to mental health needs.

The Role – Autism-Informed Tutor / Mentor
You will deliver 1:1 tutoring and mentoring within home or community-based settings, focusing on re-engagement with learning, emotional regulation, and confidence building. The role is responsive and flexible, with hours and locations varying depending on learner need.

Key responsibilities include:

* Delivering personalised 1:1 education in a trauma-informed, low-pressure environment

* Supporting functional skills in English and Maths using flexible, highly scaffolded approaches

* Building emotional safety, trust, and consistency to support re-engagement with learning

* Supporting communication, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and independence

* Working with learners experiencing anxiety, shutdowns, masking, sensory overload, and EBSA

* Maintaining clear records of progress, engagement, and wellbeing

* Communicating effectively with families and relevant professionals
Desirable

Experience:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS) or relevant post-16 tutoring qualification

* Experience with in alternative provision, medical tuition, or specialist SEMH / ASD settings

* Familiarity with assistive technology and access arrangements (e.g. readers, scribes, word processors, extended time)