SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) – Watford/ Hemel Hempstead
Location:
Hertfordshire
Hourly Rate: £25 - £35 / Hour
Flexible Hours:
Up to 30per week | Term-time only
Make 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 Responsibilities
You’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
content.
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.
Dedicated
Education 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 youre 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
Lauryn Tyson
Or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in
Hertfordshire
AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality
.