Full job descriptionJob Title: SEND Tutor
SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) – Harlow
Location:Harlow
Hourly Rate: £25 - £35
Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week Term-time only
Make a difference where it matters most.
AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in Harlow and the surrounding regions.
You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:
*SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
*SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
*Autism
*EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
*SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
*MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)


Key Responsibilities
You’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:
*Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific
*Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
*Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
*Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
*Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
*Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
*Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.
Candidate Profile:
*Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
*Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
*QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years’ relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.
Why AP Education?
*Guaranteed weekly pay.
*Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
*Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
*Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
*Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
*Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
*Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.f
*DedicatedEducation Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
*Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
*Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.
Ready to Make a Real Difference?
If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.
Call us on and ask for Ashley Browning
Or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor in Harlow