Alternative Provision Tutor - Wokingham

Alternative Provision Tutor - Wokingham Location: Wokingham, Berkshire Phase: Secondary Working Arrangement: In-person Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced Alternative Provision Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a secondary-aged young person in Wokingham who is unable to access mainstream education.

The successful tutor will have experience supporting secondary-aged learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and/or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will be confident adapting your teaching approach, resources and session pace to meet individual learning needs, helping the young person build confidence, re-engage with education and make progress.

Experience supporting young people who display challenging behaviour would be highly desirable. The role requires someone who can remain calm and consistent, establish appropriate boundaries and use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and support the learner's emotional and educational needs.

This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work. The role may involve: Providing personalised one-to-one educational support to a secondary-aged young person accessing Alternative Provision. Supporting learning across the secondary curriculum, including English, Maths, Science or other subjects suited to the tutor's experience and the learner's needs.

Supporting GCSE-level learning and exam preparation where appropriate. Identifying gaps in knowledge and providing targeted educational support. Adapting teaching methods, resources and session pace to suit individual learning needs and abilities.

Supporting a young person who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education, including school avoidance, anxiety, exclusion or disengagement. Responding calmly and consistently to challenging or unpredictable behaviour.

Using positive behaviour support strategies, clear boundaries and appropriate de-escalation techniques where required. Building a positive and trusting relationship to encourage engagement and motivation. Creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.

Using the learner's interests and strengths to make sessions engaging and accessible. Supporting the development of confidence, resilience, independence and positive learning habits. Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback to parents/carers and other professionals involved in the learner's education.

Working collaboratively with relevant professionals to support the young person's educational progress. Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person. Essential

requirements

Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people. Experience supporting learners with SEND and...

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