🌟 SEN Tutor (Creative / Trauma‑Informed) | Dorking | £30–£35 p/h 🌟
Location: Dorking (RH4 area)
Hours: 15 per week
Start: ASAP (flexible)
Provision: 1:1 tuition (out‑of‑school / alternative provision)
Referral Type: EHCP – Complex SEMH / LAC
Pay: £30–£35 per hour (experience dependent)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, relationship‑focused SEN Tutor to work with a secondary level young person who has complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role requires a trauma‑informed, patient and creative approach, beginning with art‑based and creative engagement to build trust before gently introducing academic learning.
About the Young Person
* Secondary school (KS3 / early KS4)
* EHCP in place – SEMH identified as primary need
* A Looked After Child with a history of significant early trauma
* Experiences school refusal and disengagement.
* Strong interest and skill in art and graffiti‑style creative work
* Responds best to a calm, predictable, low‑demand environment
* Engagement improves significantly once trust and emotional safety are established.
Key Responsibilities
* Build a consistent, trusting relationship using creative and low‑pressure activities
* Use art and practical, interest‑led approaches to initiate learning
* Reintroduce Maths and English gradually, following the young person’s readiness
* Support emotional regulation and learning readiness
* Provide session feedback and liaise with professionals as required
* Act as a stable, emotionally attuned and patient adult presence.
Please note: Early progress may be slow. Success is measured through engagement, relationship‑building and emotional regulation, not immediate academic outcomes.
Who We’re Looking For
* Experience with SEMH, trauma‑informed practice or alternative provision
* Calm, consistent, non‑judgemental and child‑centred
* Skilled in using creative and flexible engagement strategies
* Confident supporting gradual, relationship‑led re‑engagement with learning
* Reliable, patient and attuned to emotional needs.
Interested?
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and approach, please get in touch and we can arrange an initial conversation.