Job description
SEN Tutor
Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP)
Rate: £30.00 per hour
Contract: Term-time only
Duration: Immediate start through to 22nd July 2026
About the Role
We are recruiting experienced Tutors and Mentors to provide tailored 1:1 educational and pastoral support to children and young people across Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole.
These opportunities involve supporting learners who are unable to access mainstream education due to a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), trauma-related presentations, and complex medical needs.
Support is delivered within a variety of settings, including family homes, schools, libraries, community venues and other suitable learning environments.
Current Opportunities
- KS1 Tutor & Mentor supporting SEMH needs, 15 hours per week
- KS3 English & Maths Tutor, 10 hours per week
- KS3 Tutor & Mentor roles, up to 25 hours per week
- Female Mentor opportunities available
- Home-based and community-based tuition placements
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tuition sessions
- Build positive and supportive relationships with young people
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
- Support emotional regulation, confidence building and re-engagement with education
- Monitor progress and provide session feedback where required
- Maintain safeguarding and professional boundaries at all times
- Work collaboratively with families, schools and professionals involved in the student's support network
Requirements
- Experience working with children and young people in educational, mentoring or support settings
- Knowledge of SEMH, ASD, ADHD, EBSA, trauma-informed practice or other additional needs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to deliver creative and flexible learning approaches
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
- Right to work in the UK
Ideal Backgrounds
We welcome applications from:
- Qualified Teachers
- Tutors
- Learning Mentors
- Teaching Assistants
- SEN Specialists
- Youth Workers
- Behaviour Mentors
- Mental Health Practitioners
- Therapeutic Practitioners
- Professionals with experience supporting vulnerable young people
What We Offer
- Competitive rate of £30 per hour
- Flexible working arrangements
- Long-term placements through to July 2026
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's educational outcomes and wellbeing
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
We have been helping professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK criminal justice giving you the best chance of landing your next role.
We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.
We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.
Must be eligible to work in the UK