Education Tutor – SEMH, Mental Health, Trauma Informed Practice

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Provide personalized 1:1 and/or 2:1 educational sessions in community environments, homes, or via online platforms.

• Create safe, engaging, and meaningful learning opportunities that are customized for individual students.

• Build trusting and consistent relationships through the use of trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and emotional regulation strategies.

• Track student engagement and progress effectively.

• Keep accurate and up-to-date case records.

• Conduct risk assessments as necessary.

• Promptly report safeguarding concerns.

• Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, regional support teams, and external specialists.

• Evaluate academic levels along with baseline cognitive and emotional capacities.

• Assist students in transitioning to a stable environment.

• Travel between sessions and work independently in the community.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or other complex needs.

• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed practices, de-escalation methods, and safeguarding protocols.

• Experience working with SEMH.

• Background in mental health support.

• Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches.

• Experience working at KS4 level.

• Valid UK driving license and access to a dependable vehicle.

• Willingness to secure business car insurance.

• Ability to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week or flexible daytime availability.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Enhanced DBS clearance, references, and full compliance vetting are mandatory.

• Possess compassion, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.

• Capability to establish trust and rapport with disengaged young individuals.

• Maintain a calm, de-escalating, and non-judgmental approach to challenging or distressed behaviors.

• Child-centered practice that emphasizes safeguarding, dignity, and well-being.

• Resilience and patience in challenging situations.

• Ability to work independently and autonomously within the community.

🏝️ Benefits

• Agreed travel expenses and administrative time compensation.

• Opportunities for career advancement through Learning & Development or into core roles.

• Access to free professional development, comprehensive CPD programs, trauma-informed training, and de-escalation workshops.

• Nudge Perks Platform offering store discounts at over 900 retailers and savings at various pubs and restaurants nationwide.

• Mental health support services.

• Online GP access for convenient medical consultations.

• Availability of Mental Health First Aiders.

• Neurodiversity-friendly communication and work environments.

• Complimentary mortgage and financial guidance.

• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card.

• Refer-a-Friend incentive program.

• Regional and national connectivity calendars for networking.

• Initiatives for peer-to-peer recognition.

• Local team gatherings for team building.

• Dedicated support team available for assistance.

• Flexible daytime working arrangements.

• PAYE employment structure.