SEN​/SEMH Tutor North Northamptonshire

SEMH/SEND Tutor (1:1 Support)

Location: North Northamptonshire

Hourly Rate: £25-£35

Flexible

Hours:

Up to 30 per week | Term‑time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education collaborates with local authorities to provide customised 1‑1 alternative provision for children and young people unable to access mainstream settings. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in North Northamptonshire and surrounding regions.

• SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

• Provide face‑to‑face 1:1 support for students from Early Years to KS4.
• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND‑specific content.
• 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 liaise with external professionals (SALT, OT, Social Workers) where necessary to enable a multi‑agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; applicants with a minimum of two years of relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative‑taking mindset.

• 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 foster ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform featuring a wide array of trainings and resources.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements with consistent referrals from local authority partners for employment continuity.

If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive in a flexible, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Call us at [phone number removed] and ask for Beth, or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in North Northamptonshire.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.