At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver core subjects and implement behaviour management strategies for learners with SEND.
- Company: AP Education collaborates with local authorities to provide tailored 1:1 Alternative Provision.
- Benefits: Guaranteed weekly pay and access to tailored curriculum platforms for personalised learning support.
- Other info: Position based in Lubbesthorpe, Leicester, with up to 30 hours per week during term time.
- Why this job: Make a direct impact on students' lives in a flexible, supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience with SEND/SEMH; QTS or HLTA preferred but not mandatory.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
Hourly Rate: £25 to £35 per hour
Flexible Hours: Up to 30 hours per week during term time
Make a difference where it matters most. AP Education collaborates with local authorities to deliver custom 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 HLTA staff in Lubbesthorpe and the surrounding regions. You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:
- 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
- Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND‑specific content.
- 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.
Ready to Make a Real Difference? If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment we’d love to hear from you. Call us on and ask for Beth or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in Lubbesthorpe.
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.
EYFS 1:1 Tutor Lubbesthorpe, Leicester employer: Ackerman Pierce Education
AP Education offers a unique opportunity to work closely with children facing educational challenges in Lubbesthorpe. Enjoy guaranteed weekly pay and access to comprehensive training resources. Join a dedicated team focused on making a meaningful difference in students' lives.
