SEMH Tutor

Location: Home-based initially, progressing into school-based support
Hours: Up to 15 hours per week (hours initially reduced to allow for relationship building)
Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate tutor to support a Year 8 student with SEMH needs, very high anxiety and EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance).

This role will initially focus on building a trusting relationship and supporting the young person to recognise and manage emotions, before gradually introducing academic learning and supporting a carefully planned transition back into education.

The Role

The successful tutor will:

Build a strong, trusting and consistent relationship with the young person.
Support the young person to identify early signs of anxiety, distress and dysregulation.
Co-create personalised emotional regulation strategies and coping tools.
Adapt sessions daily in response to the young person's emotional presentation and level of regulation.
Deliver a flexible, child-centred programme that prioritises emotional wellbeing and engagement.
Gradually introduce English and Maths tuition at the young person's pace once trust and engagement have been established.
Promote confidence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.
Work collaboratively with the family, school and wider professionals to support agreed outcomes.
Support a carefully planned reintegration pathway into education.Reintegration Pathway

The tutor will be expected to support a gradual transition towards school attendance, including:

Home-based learning and relationship building.
Sessions within a quiet classroom or safe learning space.
Gradual exposure to wider school environments.
Progression towards accessing a mainstream classroom where appropriate.All transitions must be heavily supported emotionally, with the pace determined by the young person's needs, readiness and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

Have a minimum of 6 months' experience working within an educational setting.
Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and high levels of anxiety.
Be highly flexible and able to adapt plans and activities in response to the young person's emotional needs each day.Desirable

Experience supporting young people with EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance).
Experience delivering English and Maths interventions.This is a rewarding opportunity for a tutor who understands that emotional wellbeing must come before academic progress and who can provide the consistent support needed to help a young person rebuild confidence in learning and successfully re-engage with education.

Please do get in touch if you are interested in the opportunity, and I will give you a call to discuss further details.

Thankyou