Primary SEN / SEMH Tutor - KS2 at Study Mind, Lealholm

Primary SEN / SEMH Tutor - KS2
Lealholm / Whitby, North Yorkshire

Provision: 18 hours per week across two consistent named tutors
Schedule: Monday–Wednesday, 9:30am–1:30pm; Thursday–Friday, 9:30am–12:30pm
Delivery: Face-to-face; final venue to be agreed
Start: ASAP

About the role

Study Mind is seeking experienced primary educators to support a Year 3 pupil with significant emotional-regulation and engagement needs.

This is a relationship-first role. The pupil enjoys reading, designing and building, but can find adult-led learning difficult. Writing is the main academic priority.

We are recruiting a lead tutor and a second consistent tutor. Applicants able to cover part of the weekly timetable are welcome; the agreed split must provide a predictable routine.

What you’ll do

• Build trust through shared interests and practical activities.

• Plan and teach the Year 3 curriculum, with particular attention to writing.

• Use interests such as Lego, vehicles and construction to introduce learning.

• Deliver short, achievable learning blocks with movement breaks.

• Support regulation through low-arousal responses, minimal language when distressed and agreed de-escalation strategies.

• Assess starting points, develop individual targets and record progress.

• Coordinate with the other tutor, family and wider team.

What we’re looking for

• Experience independently teaching the primary curriculum.

• Strong SEMH experience, including responding safely to significant dysregulation.

• Confidence supporting a child who may resist direct instructions or struggle with change.

• A patient, consistent approach that prioritises trust and co-regulation.

• Ability to travel reliably to the Lealholm/Whitby area.

Please state your teaching qualifications and QTS status when applying.

Apply

Send your CV, relevant primary and SEMH experience, and the specific days you can commit to each week.

Appointment is subject to Enhanced DBS, references and Study Mind’s safeguarding and Compliance checks.