Some pupils dont thrive in a classroom. Not because they cant learn, but because the environment has stopped working for them.This role is about stepping into that gap with calm authority, strong teaching skills, and the emotional intelligence to build trust with a child who may already feel let down by education.Youll be delivering meaningful, tailored learning in the pupils home, helping them re-engage with the curriculum, rebuild confidence, and make genuine progress.Why this role mattersFor many children with SEND and SEMH needs, the right tutor can be the turning point.You are not just teaching content. You are rebuilding routine, stability, and belief. You are often the adult who proves that learning can feel safe again.When it works, it changes everything.The role itselfThis is a travelling home tutor role. Youll deliver tuition in pupils homes, working them through their curriculum at a pace and style that fits them.Youll be supporting children of any age, so you must be confident with curriculum delivery across different stages, and flexible enough to adapt quickly when youre working outside a traditional classroom structure.You will work with pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, including some who may present with challenging behavior's. You must be comfortable, confident, and emotionally steady in that environment.What the role entails day to dayTravel to pupils homes and deliver 1:1 sessionsPlan and teach curriculum-based learning that matches the pupils age, ability and goalsAdapt the curriculum when needed to make learning accessible and achievableBuild consistent routines that support engagement and progressUse calm, confident behavior support strategies where neededCommunicate professionally with parents, including handling difficult conversations when requiredTrack progress and adjust approaches to keep the pupil moving forwardBuild a meaningful, trusting relationship that helps the child re-engage with educationThe type of person we wantThis role needs someone who can be warm and human, but also confident and unshakeable.You will be:Calm under pressure, especially when behavior escalates or engagement is lowConfident speaking with parents, including tackling difficult conversations professionallyPatient, empathetic, caring, and consistentThe type who can connect with a child quickly, without forcing itResilient enough to hold boundaries kindly, and keep showing up with the same steady energyMotivated by impact, not by an easy dayIf youre easily thrown off or you avoid conflict, this wont be the right fit. If you can hold your nerve and keep the child at the center, youll do brilliantly.The skills neededYou must have:Strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to teach children of any ageConfidence delivering learning 1:1 in a home environmentExperience, or strong confidence, working with SEND and SEMH pupilsThe ability to adapt learning materials and approach to meet individual needsRelationship-building skills that help pupils engage or re-engage with learningConfidence managing, and responding calmly to, potentially challenging behavior'sClear communication skills with parents and professionalsStrong organization, planning, and the ability to work independentlyThe essentialsWillingness to travel to pupils homes in and around the Swadlincote areaConfidence working in home settings and building professional boundariesA child-centered approach with patience, empathy and high expectationsIf you want a role where your teaching genuinely changes a childs direction, this is it.JBRP1_UKTJ