EOTAS / Alternative Provision Tutor – Wokingham

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Role: EOTAS / Alternative Provision Tutor
Working Arrangement: In-person

About the Role

Academics are seeking a patient, resilient and experienced EOTAS / Alternative Provision Tutor to provide personalised, one-to-one educational support to a young person in Wokingham.

We receive regular referrals from the local authority for tuition and support with young learners in the area. The successful candidate will have experience supporting young people who are unable to access mainstream education, including those with SEND and/or SEMH needs.

You will be confident delivering flexible, individualised tuition, adapting your approach to meet the learner’s academic, emotional and behavioural needs. Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour is essential, alongside the ability to build positive relationships, establish clear boundaries and encourage engagement with education.

We are looking for someone who is calm, patient and resilient, with a genuine commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and make meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised, one-to-one tuition within an EOTAS or Alternative Provision setting.

• Support learning across relevant curriculum subjects, depending on the learner’s needs and abilities.

• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons that reflect individual learning goals.

• Identify gaps in learning and develop targeted activities to support progress.

• Adapt teaching methods, resources and session structures to encourage participation and maintain engagement.

• Break down learning into manageable steps and provide achievable goals.

• Support young people who may experience anxiety, school avoidance, disengagement or difficulties with emotional regulation.

• Confidently and consistently manage challenging behaviour using appropriate behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies.

• Build trusting relationships while maintaining clear and appropriate professional boundaries.

• Encourage motivation, 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

• Experience delivering one-to-one tuition or personalised educational support.

• Previous experience working within EOTAS, Alternative Provision or similar settings.

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

• Confidence and experience managing challenging behaviour.

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

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

• A calm, patient, flexible and resilient approach.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

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

Experience supporting learners with complex needs, school avoidance and emotional regulation difficulties would be highly advantageous.

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.