Some pupils dont thrive in a classroom. Not because they cant learn, but because the environment has stopped working for them. This role is about stepping into that gap with calm authority, strong teaching skills, and the emotional intelligence to build trust with a child who may already feel let down by education. Youll be delivering meaningful, tailored learning in the pupils home, helping them re-engage with the curriculum, rebuild confidence, and make genuine progress. Why this role matters For many children with SEND and SEMH needs, the right tutor can be the turning point. You are not just teaching content. You are rebuilding routine, stability, and belief. You are often the adult who proves that learning can feel safe again. When it works, it changes everything. The role itself This is a travelling home tutor role. Youll deliver tuition in pupils homes, working them through their curriculum at a pace and style that fits them. Youll be supporting children of any age, so you must be confident with curriculum delivery across different stages, and flexible enough to adapt quickly when youre working outside a traditional classroom structure. You will work with pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, including some who may present with challenging behavior's. You must be comfortable, confident, and emotionally steady in that environment. What the role entails day to day Travel to pupils homes and deliver 1:1 sessions Plan and teach curriculum-based learning that matches the pupils age, ability and goals Adapt the curriculum when needed to make learning accessible and achievable Build consistent routines that support engagement and progress Use calm, confident behavior support strategies where needed Communicate professionally with parents, including handling difficult conversations when required Track progress and adjust approaches to keep the pupil moving forward Build a meaningful, trusting relationship that helps the child re-engage with education The type of person we wan t This role needs someone who can be warm and human, but also confident and unshakeable. You will be: Calm under pressure, especially when behavior escalates or engagement is low Confident speaking with parents, including tackling difficult conversations professionally Patient, empathetic, caring, and consistent The type who can connect with a child quickly, without forcing it Resilient enough to hold boundaries kindly, and keep showing up with the same steady energy Motivated by impact, not by an easy day If youre easily thrown off or you avoid conflict, this wont be the right fit. If you can hold your nerve and keep the child at the center, youll do brilliantly. The skills needed You must have: Strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to teach children of any age Confidence delivering learning 1:1 in a home environment Experience, or strong confidence, working with SEND and SEMH pupils The ability to adapt learning materials and approach to meet individual needs Relationship-building skills that help pupils engage or re-engage with learning Confidence managing, and responding calmly to, potentially challenging behavior's Clear communication skills with parents and professionals Strong organization, planning, and the ability to work independently The essentials Willingness to travel to pupils homes in and around the Swadlincote area Confidence working in home settings and building professional boundaries A child-centered approach with patience, empathy and high expectations If you want a role where your teaching genuinely changes a childs direction, this is it.