At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to students with SEND and SEMH needs, delivering core subjects.
- Company: AP Education, dedicated to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and guaranteed weekly pay.
- Other info: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives in a supportive, flexible environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND/SEMH; QTS or HLTA preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 28.8 - 35.2 £ per hour.
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Hourly Rate: £28 - £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 Southampton 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
You’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:
- 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.
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 (phone number removed) and ask for Kayleigh Ronan or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in Southampton, Hampshire.
SEND & SEMH Tutors (1:1 Support) - Southampton, Hampshire employer: AP Education
AP Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its educators while fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. Located in Wigston, Leicestershire, the company offers flexible working hours and competitive pay, ensuring that tutors can balance their personal and professional lives effectively. With a strong commitment to providing tailored educational experiences for SEND students, AP Education empowers its staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.
