Tutor and Mentor

15 hours per week | £25-£30 per hour (depending on experience)

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate tutor to support a Year 9 student in the DT4 area who needs help re-engaging with education. The student has been out of school since July 2025 and is experiencing significant anxiety about returning to a school environment.

The student has a diagnosis of ASD and suspected ADHD (not yet formally diagnosed). This referral comes directly from the Local Authority for 15 hours per week.

About the Role

The initial focus will be mentoring and relationship-building to help the student feel safe, confident, and ready to learn again. You will:

Build the student's self-esteem and confidence
Provide a child-led, pace-appropriate approach to avoid overwhelm or further avoidance
Complete a baseline assessment to identify gaps in learning
Gradually introduce core subject tuition (Maths and English) as the student becomes more comfortable
Support emotional regulation and reduce anxieties around returning to education

Experience Required

Minimum 6 months experience in a UK education setting (within the last 5 years)
Desirable: experience working with ASD, ADHD, and ideally SEMH needs
Experience supporting students with school-based anxieties is highly advantageous

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

Patient, calm, and trauma-informed
Confident supporting students with additional needs
Able to plan and adapt sessions based on the student's emotional readiness
Skilled at building trust and creating a positive, encouraging learning environmen

If you are interested, Please apply