Job Description
SEND Tutors (1:1 Support for EYFS) – Bury St EdmundsLocation:uffolkHourly Rate: £26 - £32Flexible Hours: Up to 5 per week | Term-time onlyMake a difference where it matters most.AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in (AREA) and the surrounding regions.You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:
* SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
* SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
* Autism
* EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
* SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
* MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
Key ResponsibilitiesYou’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:
* Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific
* Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
* Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
* Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
* Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
* Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
* Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.
Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
* Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
* QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.
Why AP Education?
* Guaranteed weekly pay.
* Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
* Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
* Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
* Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
* Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
* Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
* DedicatedEducation Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
* Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
* Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.
Ready to Make a Real Difference?If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you. Call us on [] and ask for (Nicola Murray)Or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor for EYFS in [Bury St Edmunds]