Location: South Essex Cluster (Basildon, Benfleet, Hawkwell & surrounding areas)
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Contract Type: Flexible / Sessional / Full-Time & Part-Time opportunities available
Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rates (commensurate with experience & qualifications)
About the Role
Are you a passionate educator or therapeutic practitioner looking to make a transformative difference in the lives of children and young people outside mainstream education?
We are seeking dedicated Academic & Therapeutic Tutors to deliver tailored, 1-to-1 and small-group support for pupils in our South Essex Cluster.
Our students often present with complex needs, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), or barriers related to school trauma and anxiety. You will play a pivotal role in re-engaging these learners, building their self-belief, and delivering high-impact academic and therapeutic interventions.
Coverage Area
This role covers a compact, highly accessible geographic cluster across South Essex. Pupils are primarily located within a tight triangle between:
Basildon
Benfleet
Hawkwell(Travel between locations is minimal, with key hubs situated within 5-12 miles of one another.)
Key Responsibilities
Tailored Academic Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning sessions aligned with the national curriculum, functional skills, or vocational pathways.
Therapeutic Engagement: Utilise trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches to help students regulate emotions, develop resilience, and rebuild confidence.
Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs): Assess pupil needs, monitor progress, and adapt delivery to match each student's unique pace and learning style.
Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Maintain rigorous safeguarding standards, act as a trusted key professional, and liaise closely with parents, carers, multi-agency teams, and local authorities.
Progress Tracking: Provide qualitative feedback and session notes to track engagement, emotional development, and academic achievement.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from qualified teachers, experienced tutors, higher-level teaching assistants (HLTAs), therapeutic mentors, and practitioners with backgrounds in youth work or mental health. xgikmsk
Essential Requirements:
Demonstrated experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or complex emotional needs.
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