SEND/SEMH Tutor - Bridgwater
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Phase: Secondary / SEND / SEMH
Working Arrangement: In-person
Quantum Scholars are looking for an experienced, patient and confident SEND/SEMH Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one support to young people in Bridgwater.
A key requirement for this role is experience supporting children and young people who may display challenging behaviour and experience difficulties with emotional regulation, engagement or traditional learning environments. We are looking for tutors who are confident managing challenging situations, establishing clear boundaries and using positive behaviour strategies to help young people feel safe, supported and able to engage with learning.
The successful tutor will be calm, consistent and empathetic, with the ability to build positive relationships and adapt their approach to meet individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs. Experience supporting young people who have experienced barriers to education, school avoidance or disengagement would be highly desirable.
This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.
The role may involve:
- Providing personalised one-to-one educational and pastoral support to young people with SEND/SEMH needs.
- Supporting learners who may display challenging or unpredictable behaviour.
- Building positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have significant barriers to learning.
- Establishing clear boundaries, routines and expectations.
- Using positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement.
- Remaining calm, patient and consistent during challenging situations.
- Recognising potential triggers and adapting support accordingly.
- Using appropriate de-escalation strategies when required.
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive coping strategies.
- Encouraging learners to re-engage with education and develop confidence.
- Adapting learning activities, resources and teaching approaches to individual needs.
- Supporting academic progress in relevant subject areas.
- Developing confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Helping young people overcome barriers that may prevent them from accessing education.
- Providing encouragement and reassurance during periods of frustration or disengagement.
- Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback to parents/carers and other professionals.
- Working collaboratively with families, schools and other members of the young person's support team.
- Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.
Essential requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
- Significant experience supporting young people who display challenging behaviour.
- Confidence managing challenging, distressed or unpredictable behaviour appropriately.
- Experience in a school, tutoring, alternative provision, mentoring, youth work or similar setting.
- Understanding of positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
- Experience providing one-to-one support is desirable.
- A calm, patient, consistent and empathetic approach.
- Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with young people.
- Ability to adapt support and communication to individual learning, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
- Flexible and resilient approach to supporting young people who may experience significant barriers to education.
- Reliable and consistent approach to work.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
- The right to work in the UK.
Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
