At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to students with SEND/SEMH needs, delivering core subjects and tailored education.
- Company: AP Education, dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a team that values compassion and initiative, with guaranteed weekly pay.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND/SEMH required; QTS or HLTA preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 35 £ per hour.
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Hourly Rate: £30 - £35p/h
Flexible Hours: Up to 30 hours per week Term-time only
Make a difference where it matters most.
AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in the surrounding regions.
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
Autism
EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4.
- Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific.
- Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
- Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met.
- Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
- Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
- Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
- Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
- Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
- QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.
Why AP Education?
- Guaranteed weekly pay.
- Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
- Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
- Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
- Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
- Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
- Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
- Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
- Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
- Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.
AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.
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