Tutor

Location: Bishops Stortford
Salary: £24,800 – £26,500 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting for a dedicated Tutor to join a specialist independent school in Bishops Stortford, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help children and young people achieve their potential within a supportive and therapeutic learning environment. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), with personalised learning tailored to meet their individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Support pupils using calm, therapeutic, and relationship-based behaviour strategies.
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil wellbeing and identify any safeguarding concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, therapists, social workers, and families.
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress and achievement.
• Use assessment data to set aspirational targets and plan effective learning activities.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence, and positive outcomes.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEN, or ASD.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable

• GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Previous experience within a specialist education or alternative provision setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £24,800–£26,500 per annum
• Full induction programme, including physical intervention training
• Company pension scheme
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus (terms apply)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Funded training and recognised qualifications
• Career progression opportunities with enhanced pay scales
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Enhanced DBS provided

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a lasting difference through education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Joneshouse Recruitment.

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