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 to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.

Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos. Training sessions led by our Head of Education. Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.

Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners. Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.

Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement. Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding. Ongoing access t...

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