- Irlam, Greater Manchester (M44)
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- 2 Hours per Week (Long-Term Placement)
- Face-to-Face Home Tuition
We are seeking an experienced Qualified Teacher (QTS) to provide 1:1 English and Maths tuition for a Year 6 pupil with an EHCP who is preparing for a gradual transition into secondary school.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support a bright young learner whose education has been significantly impacted by anxiety. The successful tutor will play a key role in rebuilding confidence, maintaining academic engagement and supporting a positive transition back into education.
About the Role
You will deliver personalised English and Maths tuition within the student's home, adapting learning to meet her emotional, sensory and communication needs.
The primary aim is not accelerated academic progress, but maintaining engagement with learning while preparing her for a successful transition into full-time secondary education.
This is a long-term, relationship-led placement where trust and consistency are essential.
About the Student
The student:
- Is currently in Year 6
- Has an EHCP with primary needs in Communication & Interaction and SEMH
- Is currently undergoing assessment for Autism Spectrum Condition
- Has not attended school since March 2025 due to significant anxiety
- Previously worked at age-related expectations before becoming unable to attend school
- Enjoys learning when sessions feel calm, predictable and low-pressure
Her interests include:
- Maths
- Arts and crafts
- Clay modelling
- Drawing and painting
- Dancing
- Roller skating
- Swimming
- Football
- Roblox
- Stranger Things and classic films
- Animals and dogs
The ideal tutor will be warm, calm and emotionally attuned, with the ability to recognise when the student is becoming overwhelmed and confidently adapt the session before anxiety escalates.
Previous experience supporting children with anxiety, Autism, Speech & Language needs or Emotionally Based School Avoidance would be highly advantageous.
Teaching Approach
Success in this placement will depend upon relationship-building rather than academic pressure.
The successful tutor will:
- Deliver engaging, highly personalised English and Maths sessions
- Break learning into small, achievable steps
- Use indirect questioning and low-demand teaching strategies
- Introduce lighter, practical activities when signs of shutdown appear
- Incorporate arts and crafts, tactile activities or short walks in the garden when regulation is needed
- Build confidence through encouragement rather than correction
- Maintain a calm, predictable routine each session
- Link learning to the student's interests wherever possible
Additional Learning Needs
The successful tutor should be confident supporting learners with:
- High anxiety
- Communication and Interaction needs
- Possible Autism
- Sensory processing differences
- Irlen Syndrome (the student uses blue reading overlays)
- Perfectionism and reduced confidence
The student benefits from:
- Access to a laptop for longer written work
- Visual supports and pre-teaching of vocabulary
- Regular movement breaks
- Hands-on resources such as paper crafts, doodling materials or fidget items
- A calm, quiet environment with the door left open during sessions
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching Key Stage 2 English and Maths
- Experience supporting pupils with SEN, particularly anxiety, Autism and Communication & Interaction needs
- Strong relationship-building skills
- A calm, flexible and nurturing teaching style
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Hours & Availability
- 2 hours per week
- Friday is the preferred day
- Other commitments mean sessions should avoid:
- Monday afternoons
- Wednesday afternoons (1:30pm–3:30pm)
- Tuesday and Thursday (2:30pm–3:30pm)
- Long-term placement until transition into secondary school is complete
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to a young person's educational journey at a crucial transition point.
You'll be supporting a bright, creative student who responds exceptionally well to patient, flexible teaching and trusted adult relationships. With the right tutor, this placement has the potential to rebuild confidence, reduce anxiety around learning and help pave the way for a successful move into secondary education.
If you're an experienced QTS teacher with a passion for supporting children with additional needs, 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: £30.00-£40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
