KS4 Tutor – Wells

Location: Wells, Somerset
Role: KS4 Tutor
Working Arrangement: In-person

About the Role

Academics are seeking a patient, supportive and experienced KS4 Tutor to provide personalised, one-to-one educational support to a young person in Wells.

The successful candidate will have experience supporting learners at Key Stage 4, helping them to access the curriculum, develop their subject knowledge and work towards their GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

Experience supporting young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs is essential. You will need to be confident adapting your teaching approach to suit the individual needs, abilities and interests of the learner, particularly where they may face barriers to education such as anxiety, school avoidance, disengagement or challenging behaviour.

We are looking for someone who is calm, flexible and resilient, with the ability to build positive relationships and provide consistent, structured support in a one-to-one setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored, one-to-one tuition at Key Stage 4 level.

• Support the learner with relevant GCSE subjects, identifying areas where additional teaching and consolidation are needed.

• Plan engaging and accessible sessions that reflect the learner’s individual needs, abilities and learning goals.

• Help develop subject knowledge, core skills, confidence and independent learning strategies.

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

• Break down complex topics into manageable steps and make learning achievable.

• 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 motivation, resilience 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 teaching or tutoring Key Stage 4 learners.

• Good knowledge of the GCSE curriculum and expectations.

• 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. Experience supporting GCSE preparation and examination skills 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.