SEND / SEMH Tutor

Job Title: 1-to-1 Tutor (SEN & Alternative Provision)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne & surrounding areas
Position Type: Part-time / Flexible hours
Start Date: Ongoing

We are a specialist tuition provider supporting children and young people who benefit from personalised, one-to-one learning. We partner with local authorities, schools, alternative provisions, and families to help learners who struggle to access mainstream education, or who need extra support to re-engage with learning.

Our tutors play a key role in helping students rebuild confidence, develop independence, and make meaningful academic and personal progress.

Role

We are looking for dedicated, patient, and adaptable 1-to-1 Tutors to support learners across Newcastle and the surrounding areas. Sessions are mostly face-to-face (at home, school, or community settings) with occasional online delivery.

You will plan and deliver personalised lessons tailored to each student's academic, emotional, and behavioural needs, helping them re-engage with education at their own pace.

Students You'll Support

Our learners may have complex needs, including:

SEND needs:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• ADHD

• Dyslexia and other learning difficulties

• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Students outside mainstream education:

• Reduced timetable learners

• Students awaiting school placements

• Learners accessing alternative provision or EOTAS packages

They may also:

• Have experienced school refusal or anxiety

• Lack confidence in learning

• Have significant gaps in education

• Need help rebuilding routines and engagement

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised 1-to-1 tuition tailored to each learner's needs

• Adapt teaching strategies to different learning styles and SEN profiles

• Support emotional regulation, confidence, and positive learning behaviours

• Plan sessions that balance academic progress with engagement and wellbeing

• Provide regular feedback and progress updates to The CatchUp Academy team

• Maintain accurate records and reports for each session

• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection policies

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or additional needs

• Understanding of differentiated and trauma-informed approaches

• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable learners

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Reliability, patience, and flexibility

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or teaching assistant qualification

• Experience in alternative provision, SEND schools, or youth work

• Subject specialisms (English, Maths, Functional Skills, Primary, GCSE, etc.)

• Experience delivering EOTAS or local authority tuition packages

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule

• Meaningful, rewarding work making a genuine difference

• Supportive and responsive team guidance

• Opportunities for long-term placements with consistent learners

• Competitive hourly rates (dependent on experience)

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and safer recruitment procedures.