1:1 EOTAS/AP Science Tutor – Leominster

Location: Leominster, Herefordshire
Subject: Science
Phase: Secondary / EOTAS / Alternative Provision
Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced 1:1 Science Tutor to provide personalised tuition to a young person accessing EOTAS or Alternative Provision in Leominster.

The successful tutor will have strong Science subject knowledge and experience supporting young people who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education. You will be confident adapting your teaching style, pace and resources to meet individual needs and creating a calm, positive learning environment.

Experience working with SEND, SEMH, EOTAS or Alternative Provision learners would be highly desirable. The ability to build a strong, trusting relationship with the young person will be particularly important, alongside supporting their academic progress and confidence in Science.

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

The role may involve:

• Providing personalised one-to-one Science tuition.
• Supporting a secondary-aged learner accessing EOTAS or Alternative Provision.
• Planning engaging, accessible and appropriately challenging Science lessons.
• Adapting teaching methods, resources and lesson pace to meet individual needs.
• Identifying gaps in scientific knowledge and providing targeted support.
• Supporting Biology, Chemistry and Physics as appropriate.
• Breaking down scientific concepts into clear and manageable steps.
• Developing scientific reasoning, problem-solving and enquiry skills.
• Supporting GCSE Science preparation and assessments where appropriate.
• Helping the learner re-engage with education and develop a positive attitude towards learning.
• Supporting confidence, resilience and independence.
• Creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Adapting sessions where the learner is experiencing anxiety, disengagement or other barriers to learning.
• Using the learner’s interests to make lessons engaging and accessible.
• Monitoring progress and adapting tuition accordingly.
• Providing appropriate feedback to parents/carers and other professionals.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the young person.
• Working collaboratively with the wider support team.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Essential requirements:

• Strong Science subject knowledge with the ability to support secondary-aged learners.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience working within EOTAS, Alternative Provision or a similar setting is highly desirable.
• Experience delivering one-to-one tuition or personalised educational support is desirable.
• Understanding of the barriers that can prevent young people from accessing mainstream education.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods, resources and pace according to the learner’s individual needs.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust with young people who may have experienced difficulties within education.
• Confidence creating a positive, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Good organisational skills and a professional approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• 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.