Home Tutor

• Hours: 10 hours per week (School hours)
• Format: Home-based tuition
• Preference: Female tutor requested by the family

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and nurturing tutor to support a Year 10 learner with an EHCP who is currently awaiting a specialist school placement.

The learner presents with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs alongside significant difficulties in literacy, numeracy, communication, processing speed, confidence, and emotional regulation. They have been out of formal education for an extended period.

Key Areas of Support

• Functional Skills: English, Maths, and Science
• Anxiety management and learning resilience
• Positive, low-pressure learning routines

Learner Profile

The learner:

• Benefits from a calm, patient, and consistent approach
• Responds well to reassurance and positive relationships
• Learns best through practical and hands-on activities
• Requires learning tasks to be broken down into manageable steps
• Experiences anxiety and can become overwhelmed by change, uncertainty, or perceived failure
• Has interests in football, animals, horses, music, and outdoor activities

Requirements:

• Solid background in SEMH and trauma-informed practice.
• Calm, patient, and highly flexible. Ability to teach well below age-related expectations.
• QTS preferred, but solid experience with vulnerable youth is what matters most.

Tuition Environment

Tuition will take place within the family home, where there is access to a suitable learning space and ICT equipment.

This opportunity would suit a tutor who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people, can build trust and engagement, and is committed to helping learners achieve positive educational outcomes.