SEND Humanities Tutor – Kidderminster

Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Role: SEND Humanities Tutor
Working Arrangement: In-person

About the Role

Academics are seeking a patient, supportive and experienced Humanities Tutor to provide personalised, one-to-one educational support to a young person in Kidderminster.

The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge in History and Geography, alongside experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and/or SEMH needs.

You will be confident adapting your teaching approach to suit the individual needs, abilities and interests of the learner, helping them to develop their subject knowledge, build confidence and make meaningful progress.

Experience supporting young people who face barriers to education, including anxiety, school avoidance, disengagement or challenging behaviour, would be highly beneficial. We are looking for someone who is calm, flexible and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships and create a supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored, one-to-one Humanities tuition, covering History and Geography.

• Support the development of subject knowledge, understanding and key skills across both subjects.

• Provide GCSE-level support where appropriate.

• Develop engaging lessons and activities that make topics accessible and encourage curiosity.

• Adapt teaching methods, resources and session structures to meet the learner’s individual needs.

• Identify gaps in knowledge and provide targeted support to help the learner make progress.

• Break down complex topics and concepts into manageable steps.

• Support a young person who may experience anxiety, low confidence, school avoidance or disengagement from education.

• Respond positively and consistently to challenging behaviour, using appropriate behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies.

• Build a trusting relationship while maintaining clear and appropriate boundaries.

• Encourage confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

• Monitor progress and provide feedback to parents, carers and relevant professionals.

• Maintain accurate records and adhere to safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Strong subject knowledge in History and Geography.

• Experience delivering tuition or personalised educational support.

• Experience working with young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.

• Ability to adapt teaching to meet individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs.

• Experience supporting young people who may struggle to engage with mainstream education.

• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.

• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and maintaining positive boundaries.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Reliable, professional and committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Experience working within EOTAS, alternative provision or similar settings would be advantageous. GCSE teaching experience in History and/or Geography would also be beneficial.

Academics 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.