SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Colchester
Location: Colchester
Hourly Rate: £28 – £32
Flexible Hours: Up to 15 per week | Term‑time only
You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including:
* 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
* Providing face‑to‑face 1:1 support for students from Early Years to KS4
* Delivering core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND‑specific content
* Implementing effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience
* Providing a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met
* Performing baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention
* Preparing detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaising with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi‑agency approach
* Managing daily attendance reporting via the attendance software
* Assisting 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; 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 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 placement
* Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding
* Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from 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.
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 an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.
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