Job Description
£25-£30 per hour | Flexible timetable | In-home support
We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and experienced tutor to support a 9-year-old learner who is currently unable to access mainstream education due to ongoing medical needs. These medical challenges have resulted in significant gaps in their educational journey and a substantial decline in mental health, with current attendance at 31.5%. The young person has now developed EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) and is currently working below age-related expectations in reading, writing, and maths.
About the Role
The successful tutor will provide 1:1 therapeutic and educational support within the family home to help the young person :
* Re-build confidence and self-esteem
* Develop emotional regulation strategies
* Reduce feelings of overwhelm
* Begin re-engaging with learning at a pace that feels safe
* Work towards eventually increasing school attendance when physically and emotionally able
The young person is sensitive to loud noises, has low confidence, and requires a warm, nurturing approach. Consistency, empathy, and creativity in lesson planning are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver tailored 1:1 tuition in reading, writing, and maths
* Provide therapeutic, emotionally supportive interactions
* Build trust and rapport with the learner and family
* Create a calm, quiet, and sensory-considerate learning environment
* Identify gaps in learning and plan engaging, appropriate sessions
* Encourage and motivate the pupil to rebuild confidence in their abilities
* Support gradual steps towards reintegration into education when appropriate
Details
* Hours: 6 hours per week
* Rate: £25-£30 per hour
* Schedule: Flexible, based around tutor and family availability
* Location: In the family home- DT8
Ideal Tutor
* Experience supporting children with EBSA, anxiety, or medical-related non-attendance
* SEN experience (preferred but not essential if you have the right approach)
* Calm, patient, emotionally intelligent, and adaptable
* Able to create safe, relationship-based learning sessions
* at least 6 months experience within a UK education setting
* Has a relevant DBS registerred on the update service ( or willing to apply )
If you are invested in changing the direction of a young persons education, please do apply !
We will reach out to you with more details.