- Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire (DE14 Area)
- Home & Community-Based Provision
- 10 Hours Per Week (8 Hours Tuition + 2 Hours Mentoring)
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking an experienced SEN Tutor and Mentor to support a Year 9 learner with an EHCP who is currently without a school placement and awaiting longer-term educational provision.
This role combines Functional English and Maths tuition with a strong mentoring element, helping the young person rebuild confidence, develop life skills, improve emotional regulation and re-engage positively with learning.
The successful tutor will understand the impact of trauma, disrupted education and attachment difficulties, and will be able to build a trusting relationship before introducing academic demands.
About the Student
This young person:
- Is a Looked After Child with an EHCP
- Has experienced significant placement instability, trauma and disrupted education
- Has dyslexia and moderate learning difficulties
- Is currently working at approximately:
- Year 2 level in English
- Year 3 level in Maths
- Learns best through practical, hands-on activities
- Benefits from strong adult relationships, structure and encouragement
He enjoys:
- Football and sports
- Go-karting and bikes
- Outdoor activities
- Gaming
- Mechanics and problem-solving tasks
- Practical learning experiences
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Functional English and Maths tuition
- Provide mentoring and emotional support
- Build confidence, resilience and self-esteem
- Complete baseline assessments once rapport has been established
- Deliver learning through practical and engaging activities
- Support the development of life skills and future aspirations
- Contribute to EHCP review reporting
- Liaise with carers and professionals involved in the wider support network
Essential Experience
Applicants should have experience supporting young people with:
- SEMH needs
- Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- Dyslexia and literacy difficulties
- Looked After Children (LAC)
- School disengagement and exclusion histories
- Attachment difficulties
- Behavioural and emotional regulation challenges
The ideal tutor will:
- Be calm, patient and nurturing
- Understand trauma-informed practice
- Be confident balancing mentoring and academic support
- Be able to build trust with young people who have experienced instability and rejection
- Use praise, encouragement and practical learning approaches to motivate engagement
Teaching & Mentoring Approach
This learner responds best to:
- Hands-on, practical activities
- Functional and real-life learning opportunities
- Small, achievable steps
- Consistent routines and expectations
- Trusted adult relationships
- Positive reinforcement and praise
- Learning that feels purposeful and relevant
Relationship-building will be the priority before academic progress can be expected.
Important Information
This placement requires a tutor who can:
- Work in both home and community settings
- Support a vulnerable young person with significant emotional needs
- Maintain strong professional boundaries
- Work collaboratively with carers, social care and education professionals
- Provide a structured yet nurturing learning environment
There is no gender preference for this role; experience and approach are the key factors.
Schedule
- 10 hours per week total
- 8 hours tuition
- 2 hours mentoring
- Days and times to be agreed directly with carers
- Preferred learning window between 10:00am and 2:00pm
- Fixed-term placement initially through to July 2026, with potential for extension
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the life of a young person who has experienced significant disruption and adversity.
The successful tutor will help rebuild confidence, improve engagement with learning and provide the stability, encouragement and positive role modelling needed to support future educational success.
If you have experience supporting vulnerable young people with SEMH needs and believe in the power of relationships to transform outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.Company Overview
At Study Mind, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their circumstances. We specialise in providing high-quality, 1:1 tuition for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who require personalised academic support outside mainstream education. Through our tailored approach, we help students build confidence, engage with learning, and achieve academic success.
Pay: £26.00-£32.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
