Key Worker Tutor - 2 Days a week in Urmston, Greater Manchester

Pay: £25-£35 per hour (dependent on experience)

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a compassionate and resilient Key Worker Tutor to support a Year 11 student in Urmston with diagnoses of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and Dyslexia.

The young person has experienced difficulties engaging with education and services due to high anxiety, and significant barriers in literacy and numeracy. As part of a carefully planned intervention, the student will attend Alternative Provision (AP) two days per week, with the aim of gradually rebuilding trust, confidence, routine, and engagement with learning and support services.

• Provide tailored 1:1 academic and pastoral support.
• Support the student within Alternative Provision and the wider community.
• Help improve engagement, attendance, motivation, and confidence.
• Deliver literacy and numeracy interventions suited to the student's individual needs.
• Adapt learning approaches to support ADHD, ASC, and Dyslexia.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship that promotes emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Liaise with professionals, school staff, and family members to support agreed outcomes.

• Experience supporting young people with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and SEMH needs.
• Background in teaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, support work, or Alternative Provision.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a calm, patient approach.
• Understanding of anxiety-based school avoidance and barriers to engagement.
• Experience supporting learners with literacy and numeracy difficulties is highly desirable.

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to free CPD through The National College.
• Ongoing support from a specialist SEND consultant.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a young person's educational journey.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and compliance with safer recruitment procedures.

If you are passionate about helping vulnerable young people reconnect with education and build confidence for future success, we'd love to hear from you.