SEND English Tutor – Minehead

Location: Minehead, Somerset
Subject: English
Phase: Secondary
Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced SEND English Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one tuition to a secondary-aged young person in Minehead.

The successful tutor will have strong English subject knowledge and experience supporting secondary-aged learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and/or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will be confident adapting your teaching style, pace and resources to meet individual learning needs, helping the learner develop their literacy skills, build confidence and make progress at a suitable pace.

Experience supporting young people with anxiety, school avoidance, disengagement or challenging behaviour would be highly desirable. The tutor should be able to make English accessible and engaging, breaking down tasks into manageable steps and creating a calm, supportive environment where the learner feels comfortable developing their skills.

This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.

The role may involve:

• Providing personalised one-to-one English tuition tailored to the learner’s individual needs and abilities.

• Supporting learning across the secondary English curriculum, including English Language and English Literature where appropriate.

• Developing reading comprehension, writing, spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary skills.

• Supporting the learner to analyse texts, develop ideas and express themselves clearly in writing.

• Identifying gaps in English knowledge and providing targeted support.

• Breaking down complex tasks and concepts into clear, manageable steps.

• Adapting teaching methods, resources and lesson pace to suit individual learning styles.

• Supporting GCSE English preparation, revision and exam technique where appropriate.

• Using engaging texts, practical activities and the learner’s interests to encourage participation.

• Supporting learners who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education.

• Helping the learner develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards English.

• Supporting learners who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety, disengagement or challenging behaviour.

• Using positive behaviour strategies and appropriate de-escalation approaches where required.

• Creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.

• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback to parents/carers and other professionals involved in the learner’s education.

• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the learner.

• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Essential requirements:

• Strong English subject knowledge at secondary level.

• Experience teaching or tutoring secondary-level English.

• Experience supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs.

• Experience providing one-to-one or personalised educational support is desirable.

• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.

• Experience supporting learners who may face barriers to mainstream education is desirable.

• Experience supporting challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.

• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.

• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.

• Confidence supporting learners who may be reluctant, anxious or disengaged from education.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• A reliable and consistent approach to work.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• An enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.

Quantum Scholars 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.