Tutor

We are seeking an empathetic, resilient, and dedicated 1:1 Specialist Tutor to deliver tailored Functional Skills Maths and English to a Year 11 student who benefits from alternative provision and individualized learning support.

Learning takes place in a calm, non-traditional educational environment (an equestrian center in East Boldon) designed to keep the student engaged and comfortable.

• Deliver engaging 1:1 tuition tailored to lower attainment levels, working towards Functional Skills.

• Adapt session delivery to accommodate social, emotional, and sensory needs.

• Maintain clear expectations, consistency, and a safe, supportive space to foster confidence.

• Offer reliable, long-term consistency to build a positive working relationship.

• Proven experience working 1:1 with secondary-age students with SEMH, communication, or sensory differences.

• Strong understanding of techniques to support emotional dysregulation and anxiety in learning settings.

• Experience delivering Functional Skills or differentiated English and Maths content.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

• Local to or easily able to commute to East Boldon.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, direct impact on a young person's educational trajectory, offering steady weekly hours in a unique setting.

How to Apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover note highlighting your experience with SEMH/SEN learners.

experience

Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,mentor experience,planning,resilience,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),HLTA,HLTA,PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),PTLLS,QTLS,QTS

education

university