Job Title: Alternative Provision Tutor (Part-Time / Flexible) – Essex
Location: Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree, Halstead, Harlow and surrounding Essex areas
Salary: £15 - 18 per hour (depending on qualifications, experience and role)
Job Type: Part-time | Self-Employed | Flexible Hours
Join the StandUP Team
At StandUP Ltd, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the barriers they face.
We are an Essex County Council-approved Alternative Provision provider, delivering high-quality education and mentoring to children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated tutors to join our expanding team across Essex.
Whether you're an experienced teacher, SEN specialist, mentor or education professional, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
You will work on a 1:1 basis with children and young people in homes, libraries, community venues or schools, delivering engaging sessions that build confidence as well as academic progress.
Many of the young people we support have:
- Autism (ASD)
- ADHD
- SEMH needs
- EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
- Anxiety
- Trauma experiences
- EHCPs
- Learning difficulties
No two days are ever the same.
What You'll Do
- Deliver engaging, personalised lessons.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Adapt learning to individual needs.
- Write brief weekly progress reports.
- Liaise with families and the StandUP team.
- Promote confidence, resilience and wellbeing alongside learning.
- Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
We're Looking For People Who
- Are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.
- Can build excellent relationships.
- Are patient, calm and resilient.
- Think creatively.
- Have experience working with children or young people.
- Can work independently while being part of a supportive team.
Experience with SEND, SEMH or Alternative Provision is highly desirable.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people.
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
- Right to work in the UK.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to travel to students across Essex.
Desirable
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Teaching qualification
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Experience in Alternative Provision
- Experience supporting Autism, ADHD or SEMH
- Therapeutic or mentoring experience
What We Offer
⭐ Flexible working around your availability
⭐ Competitive hourly rates
⭐ Regular referrals throughout the year
⭐ Full safeguarding and CPD training
⭐ Ongoing supervision and support
⭐ Opportunities to progress within the company
⭐ A genuinely supportive and passionate team
⭐ The opportunity to make a life-changing difference every single day
Why StandUP?
At StandUP, relationships come first.
We understand that before learning can happen, trust must be built. Our tutors don't simply teach—they inspire, encourage and help young people rediscover a love of learning.
If you're looking for meaningful work where you can genuinely change lives, we'd love to welcome you to the StandUP family.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of one of Essex's fastest-growing Alternative Provision providers, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
