Job Description

SEN or SEMH Tutor - Supporting Students not in school

Location: Epping

Focus: 1:1 Tuition for Students not in school

Provision Type: Educated Other Than at School (EOTAS)

Pay from £23-£30 per hour depending on pay type and experience/qualification

Choice of Students. As well as immediate tutor requirements in Epping, Essex, our partner services have requirements across the rest of Essex as well.

Current options include:

• Nazeing - Monday-Friday 9am-12pm KS2 Student with ASD
• Loughton - KS3 Students - 2-3 hours per day, 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday - possible flexibility for AM or PM) EHCPs in place SEMH
• Loughton - Yr 13 student ADHD with EHCP Monday to Friday 2 hours per day

Options include taking just one student or building up hours with other students available

Immediate Start to end of academic year continuing through to July 2026 and beyond

Empower Young People Beyond the Classroom

We're proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking alternative provision to recruit dedicated EOTAS Tutors to deliver personalised educational programmes to students with SEN and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including PTSD. These students are currently educated outside of a traditional school environment, and your role will be pivotal in helping them re-engage with learning and build brighter futures.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced educators looking to make a meaningful impact in a flexible, non-mainstream setting.

Role

As an EOTAS Tutor, you'll work closely with primary or secondary-aged learners, either one-to-one or in small groups, in community-based settings or at home. Your focus will be on promoting academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth-while building strong relationships with both learners and their families. Students will require support with Functional Skills learning or curriculum learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored lessons aligned with functional skills
• Adapt your teaching style to meet the unique needs of each student
• Support learning across a variety of settings, including homes and community venues
• Collaborate with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency and holistic support
• Foster trust and motivation through patient, flexible, and creative approaches
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing best practices where appropriate

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience supporting students with SEN, SEMH or similar complex needs
• Solid knowledge of the secondary curriculum and effective teaching strategies
• Strong adaptability, empathy, and resilience in varied learning environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of safeguarding, SEND, and trauma-informed practices
• A full UK driving licence is preferred due to travel across settings

Why Join us?

• Flexible working arrangements across diverse community locations
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in young people's lives
• Ongoing professional development and wellbeing support
• Be part of a passionate, collaborative team that values compassion and consistency
• Weekly pay under contract for service directly through alternative services (not recruitment agencies)
• Additional benefit vary depending on students - may include laptop, pre-planned lessons, ongoing CPD Training. LT Support will discuss best option for you with you.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about helping learners thrive outside the traditional classroom, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply today.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high demand, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted. If you don't hear from us, please consider applying for future roles that match your experience and passion.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. xbpsjku Recruitment decisions are made fairly and solely on the basis of merit.