SEND Tutor - specialising in PDA

Location: Cambridge

Hourly Rate: £29.00 - £35.00 DOE

Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week

Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most. AP Education is proud to work in partnership with local authorities to deliver tailored 1:1 and 2:1 Alternative Provision, supporting children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education.

For this particular role, we are seeking an experienced SEND Tutor with a strong understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and the ability to implement tailored strategies, techniques and approaches to create a positive, supportive and successful learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 2:1 support.
• Deliver engaging and personalised Maths, English and Science lessons, adapting teaching methods and resources to meet the learner’s individual SEND needs.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies, demonstrating patience, empathy and an understanding of individual triggers and needs.
• Adopt a therapeutic, flexible and learner-centred approach to education, creating a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment.
• Conduct initial academic and emotional baseline assessments to identify individual strengths, needs and areas for development, informing tailored learning plans and interventions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed daily and weekly progress reports, monitoring academic achievement, engagement and emotional well-being.
• Work collaboratively with external professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists (SALT), Occupational Therapists (OT) and Social Workers, where required, to ensure a joined-up approach to support.
• Accurately record and manage daily attendance using our designated attendance reporting system.

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.

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.