Alternative Provision Tutor - Somerset
Location: Somerset
Phase: Secondary / SEND / SEMH
Working Arrangement: In-person
Quantum Scholars is looking for a patient, supportive and experienced Alternative Provision Tutor to work with children and young people across Somerset. This is an in-person tutoring opportunity and is not an online role.
The role involves providing personalised educational support to learners who are currently unable to access mainstream education or who require a more flexible and individualised approach to learning.
As an Alternative Provision Tutor, you will play an important role in helping young people re-engage with education, rebuild confidence and develop the skills they need to make positive academic and personal progress.
The successful tutor will be able to build strong, trusting relationships with learners and create a calm, supportive learning environment. You should be confident adapting your approach to suit individual abilities, needs, interests and levels of engagement.
Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH needs, behavioural challenges or those who have experienced difficulties within mainstream education would be particularly beneficial.
The Role May Involve
Delivering personalised one-to-one or small-group tuition
Supporting learners across relevant curriculum subjects, depending on your experience
Planning engaging, accessible and appropriately challenging learning activities
Adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities
Supporting learners who may be disengaged from education or have experienced barriers to learning
Building positive, consistent and trusting relationships with young people
Creating a calm and structured environment where learners feel safe and supported
Helping learners develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards education
Supporting learners to develop effective learning and study skills
Encouraging young people to re-engage with education in a positive and meaningful way
Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
Working collaboratively with parents, carers and relevant professionals where required
Maintaining clear and professional communication
Following safeguarding procedures at all times
Essential Requirements
Experience teaching, tutoring or supporting children and young people
Experience working with learners who have SEND and/or SEMH needs
Experience supporting young people who have struggled to engage with mainstream education is desirable
Experience delivering one-to-one or personalised educational support
The ability to plan and deliver engaging, individualised learning
Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
A patient, calm, flexible and supportive approach
The ability to adapt teaching and learning strategies to meet individual needs
Confidence working independently with young people on a one-to-one basis
A genuine commitment to helping learners overcome barriers to education and achieve their potential
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, where required
Satisfactory professional references
You must have the right to work in the UKQuantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
