SEND/SEMH Tutor - Wokingham Suitable to NQT New

Are you passionate about supporting young people who benefit from a more personalised approach to education?

Quantum Scholars is seeking compassionate, engaging, and adaptable SEND Tutors / SEMH Learning Mentors to deliver tailored 1:1 support for pupils accessing alternative provision across Wokingham and the wider Berkshire area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to have a meaningful impact on a young person's educational journey by helping them rebuild confidence, reconnect with learning, and achieve positive outcomes.

We welcome applications from experienced tutors, teachers, learning mentors, SEN specialists, intervention staff, youth workers, pastoral teams, HLTAs, TAs, and other professionals with experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.

About the Role

You will provide 1:1 support to primary or secondary-aged pupils who are currently outside of mainstream education. Many of the learners we support may present with:

• SEND
• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• SEMH needs
• Behavioural difficulties
• School refusal or anxiety
• Medical needs

Sessions are delivered either within the pupil's home or in appropriate community settings during school hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised sessions tailored to individual learning needs
• Support pupils academically, emotionally, and socially
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Help learners regain confidence and re-engage with education
• Adapt planning and delivery to suit different learning styles
• Provide support in core subjects, including English and Maths

Why Join Quantum Scholars?

• Flexible part-time opportunities to fit around your availability
• Rewarding work with visible, lasting impact
• Opportunity to support pupils who thrive outside traditional classroom settings
• Varied and meaningful work across Wokingham and Berkshire
• Ideal for experienced educators seeking greater flexibility and autonomy

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Background in tutoring, teaching, mentoring, youth work, pastoral care, or intervention support
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Full Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to travel for in-person sessions across Wokingham and surrounding areas

QTS and formal teaching qualifications are welcomed but are not essential for all opportunities.

A degree in a relevant subject area is desirable.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education and are looking for a flexible role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your most up-to-date CV today, and a member of the Quantum Scholars team will be in touch shortly.