Maths and English Tuition

We are looking for an experienced SEN Tutor to provide high-quality 1:1 Maths and English (Year 10) tuition for a young person with complex trauma and attachment-based needs. This role requires a highly skilled, emotionally attuned practitioner who can combine academic teaching with mentoring, relationship-building and therapeutic support strategies.

About the Role

• 15 hours per week of 1:1 tuition
• Teaching Year 10 Maths and English with a strong emphasis on confidence-building and engagement
• Sessions delivered in a safe, structured and adaptable learning environment
• Strong requirement for a mentoring, relational approach to re-engage the learner
• Focus on improving attendance, emotional regulation and core academic skills

About the Student

The young person has experienced significant early trauma, leading to:

• difficulties with emotional regulation
• challenges around trust and attachment
• sensory processing needs
• poor executive functioning
• disrupted peer relationships
• long-term disengagement from school

She has not accessed full-time education for several years, so the tutor must be patient, consistent and skilled in supporting re-engagement.

Key Objectives

The tutor will support the learner to:

• Develop core numeracy and literacy skills
• Increase confidence and engagement
• Attend more than 90% of AP tuition sessions
• Build towards attending school at least 80% of the time, evidenced termly
• Improve emotional regulation, coping skills and self-belief
• Rebuild trust in adults and in the learning process

We are seeking a tutor who:

• Has experience working with young people affected by early trauma or insecure attachment
• Is trained in (or confident applying) trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice
• Can deliver both teaching and mentoring within a single blended role
• Can manage dysregulation calmly and model steady emotional responses
• Is confident with small-step teaching, differentiation and catch-up interventions
• Can create a safe, predictable environment to rebuild educational engagement
• Understands how to support sensory needs, flexible working environments and regular regulation breaks

Your must have at least 6 months experience within a UK based education setting.