Tuition Role: 1:1 Secondary Tutor (SEMH Needs)
Hours: 8 hours per week
Duration: Until the end of the academic year
Delivery: Face‑to‑face tuition
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced secondary‑trained tutor to provide personalised academic and emotional‑regulation support for a KS3/KS4 learner with SEMH in the Kirkby area (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) The role involves delivering 8 hours of tailored tuition per week focusing on core subject learning alongside confidence‑building and engagement strategies.
Learner Profile
The student presents with:
Social, emotional and mental health needs
A need for calm, predictable, highly structured support
They will benefit from a tutor who can build trust gradually, adapt learning tasks flexibly, and use positive, low‑pressure approaches to increase engagement and academic confidence.
Ideal Tutor
Experience supporting young people with SEMH
Able to create a nurturing, consistent learning environment
Patient, calm, and relationship‑focused
Confident adapting learning materials to meet individual needs
About the Tutoring
Provide 1:1 tuition in core subjects or functional skills
Deliver engaging, personalised learning sessions
Support learners with varying needs and learning styles
Track progress and adapt teaching approaches where needed
Work in homes, schools, or community settings depending on placement
Requirements
Minimum 6 months' experience working in UK schools or tuition experience
Strong subject knowledge in English, Maths and/or Science
Ability to build positive relationships with students
Reliable, organised, and confident working independently
A current enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Interested?
If you would like to register your interest for this role - or for future tutoring opportunities - please reply with your CV and I will give you a call to discuss.
If this opportunity isn't quite right for you but you know someone with relevant experience, feel free to refer them. After they complete 10 days of work, you will receive £150 as a thank‑you