Job description
Job Title: SEMH Tutor
Location: B12 Area, Birmingham
Salary: £25- £38.25 per hour
Contract Type: Flexible Hours (Term-time only available)
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people who face social, emotional and mental health challenges?
We are looking for a committed and compassionate Tutor to work with pupils with SEMH needs in the B12 area of Birmingham. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners who may not thrive in mainstream education, helping them to rebuild confidence, achieve academic goals, and develop essential life skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 or small-group sessions across core subjects (English, Maths, Science).
* Adapt teaching approaches to meet the individual needs, emotional regulation levels and learning styles of each pupil.
* Build trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour or have experienced trauma.
* Collaborate with SENCOs, teaching staff and external professionals to track progress and support wider development.
* Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and a positive attitude to learning.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Experience working with children and young people with SEMH or SEN.
* Strong subject knowledge in core curriculum areas.
* A nurturing, patient and flexible approach to teaching.
* Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and behaviour management.
* Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or relevant tutoring/mentoring experience.
* If not QTS then a level 4-6 in educational setting is imperative
We Offer:
* Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
* Ongoing CPD and training in SEMH strategies and trauma-informed practice.
* A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities to make a genuine impact on a young person's life.
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