Functional Skills Tutor (1:1 Support) - Basildon

Functional Skills Tutor (1:1 Support) – Basildon Location: Basildon Hourly Rate: £25 - £30 per hour Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week Term-time only Make a difference where it matters most. AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting.

We seek dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Basildon and the surrounding regions. You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to: SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Autism EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties) MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) Key Responsibilities You'll provide face-to-face 1:1 support , working with students from KS3 to KS4 .

Your responsibilities will include

Deliver the Functional Skills Curriculum or SEND-specific Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience. Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met.

Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention. Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.

Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software. Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate. Candidate Profile: Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.

Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings. QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome. Experience delivering the Functional Skills curriculum to a high standard.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset . Why AP Education? Guaranteed weekly pay. Access ...

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