£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 ableThe 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