Full job descriptionSEND Tutor & Learning Mentor (Alternative Provision)Ruislip, Hillingdon & Surrounding Areas
Flexible Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Quantum Scholars is an approved provider within Hillingdon’s Alternative Provision network. Due to ongoing referrals from Hillingdon Council, we are expanding our team of SEND Tutors and Learning Mentors. Immediate work is available, with substantial growth expected from September 2026 and ongoing opportunities throughout the academic year.
Are you currently working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Worker and looking for greater flexibility and variety?
As a 1:1 SEND Tutor and Learning Mentor, you will support children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education. Working on a one-to-one basis, you will provide personalised tuition, mentoring and learning support to help students build confidence, engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.
Students may be primary or secondary age and present with needs including Autism, SEMH, anxiety, EBSA, trauma-related difficulties, medical needs and other barriers to learning.
Support is typically delivered within students’ homes, with parents or carers present, although some students may access support in community settings or as part of a transition back into education.
Responsibilities*Delivering personalised 1:1 SEND tuition and support
*Providing mentoring and emotional support
*Building positive relationships with students and families
*Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
*Recording progress and providing feedback
Suitable Backgrounds*Teaching Assistant (TA)
*Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
*SEND Support Worker
*Learning Mentor
*Behaviour Mentor
*Youth Worker
*Tutor
What We’re Looking For*Experience working with children or young people with SEND
*A calm, patient and adaptable approach
*Confidence working independently on a 1:1 basis
*Strong communication and relationship-building skills
*A commitment to safeguarding and positive outcomes
Why Join Quantum Scholars?*Immediate and ongoing work available
*Flexible schedules from part-time to full-time hours
*Consistent referrals through Hillingdon Council
*Meaningful 1:1 work that makes a genuine difference
*Ongoing support from an experienced education team
All successful applicants will be required to complete safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification.