Secondary SEMH Tutor - Consett in County Durham

Maths & English | SEMH / SEND | 1:1 Tuition

This is a rewarding opportunity for a patient, nurturing and resilient teacher or tutor who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people, building positive relationships and helping them re-engage with education through personalised, relationship-based learning.

About the Role

As a Secondary SEMH Tutor in Consett, you will deliver 1:1 tuition to secondary-aged students who are unable to access mainstream education.

Many of these young people have experienced disrupted education and may present with emotional regulation difficulties, challenging behaviours, anxiety, low confidence or difficulties building positive relationships with adults.

You will provide a safe, structured and supportive learning environment, taking a nurturing and flexible approach to help students develop trust, improve engagement and make academic progress at their own pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Maths and English tuition at GCSE and Functional Skills level (Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2).
• Plan and deliver personalised lessons tailored to individual learning needs and abilities.
• Support students with SEMH, SEND, ADHD, emotional regulation and behavioural needs.
• Build strong, positive relationships to encourage engagement and improve attitudes towards learning.
• Implement appropriate behaviour management strategies and provide consistent boundaries.

Role Details

• Location: Consett
• Pay: Up to £30 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• Hours: Up to 6 hours per week per student.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Ongoing, with the aim of improving engagement and supporting reintegration into mainstream education where appropriate.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
• Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Experience working with students who are disengaged from mainstream education or have experienced exclusion.
• Experience in a PRU, alternative provision, specialist SEMH setting or similar environment would be highly desirable.
• A calm, patient, resilient and empathetic approach to teaching.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
• Ability to provide two years of education references.

Apply Now

If you are a passionate and adaptable teacher who can build meaningful relationships with young people and help them overcome barriers to education, we would love to hear from you!

Please apply within or contact Evan on (phone number removed) for more information.

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