Job Description

Alternative Provision Tutor - Blackpool (1:1 SEND Tuition)

Pay: £30-£35 per hourLocation: Blackpool (Home Tuition or Community Settings)QTS Essential | DBS on the Update Service Required

Are you a compassionate, skilled and flexible educator looking to make a real difference to young people with additional needs? We are seeking experienced Alternative Provision Tutors to deliver 1:1 personalised tuition for children and young people across Blackpool who are currently unable to attend school.

Our learners typically present with:

• SEMH needs
• High anxiety
• SEND requirements
• Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Tuition takes place either in the child's home or in a local community setting such as a library.

About the Role

As an Alternative Provision Tutor, you will provide tailored educational support to re-engage learners with education, build confidence, and help them progress academically and emotionally at their own pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, personalised 1:1 tuition aligned with each learner's EHCP and academic targets.
• Create engaging, accessible learning plans for pupils with SEMH, anxiety, or complex SEND needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit individual learning styles and emotional needs.
• Record and report on learner progress, attendance, and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, local authorities, and other professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
• Provide a calm, patient, and supportive learning environment-whether in the home or a community venue.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Essential
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service - Essential
• Experience working with SEND or SEMH learners.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with a trauma-informed approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills. xbpsjku
• A nurturing, resilient, and learner-centred mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: £30-£35 per hour
• Flexible working patterns
• Continuous support from the tuition coordination team
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable learners' lives