- Christchurch, Dorset
- Christchurch Library (Community-Based Provision)
- 4 Hours Per Week (Monday & Wednesday, 1pm–3pm)
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Start Date: June 2026
The Role
We are seeking an SEN Tutor to support a Year 7 learner who is currently at risk of permanent exclusion and requires short-term intervention to rebuild engagement with education, improve emotional regulation and support reintegration into school.
This is a highly relational role where building trust and consistency is far more important than academic teaching during the initial stages. The successful tutor will understand the impact of trauma, adverse childhood experiences and disrupted education, and will be able to create a calm, supportive environment where the student feels safe to engage.
About the Student
This young person:
- Is currently in Year 7 and attends school intermittently
- Has experienced significant disruption to education and multiple school moves
- Is currently working in the lowest attainment groups across core subjects
- Has substantial gaps in learning due to poor attendance
- Is articulate, engaging and capable when supported by trusted adults
- Can become defensive or disengaged when learning difficulties are exposed
She particularly enjoys:
- Cooking and practical activities
- Activity-based conversations and learning
- Positive relationships with trusted adults
- Receiving genuine praise and encouragement
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver 1:1 English and Maths tuition
- Complete an initial baseline assessment
- Support preparation for school-based end-of-year assessments
- Build confidence and engagement with learning
- Use a trauma-informed, relationship-first approach
- Support emotional regulation and resilience
- Provide attendance, progress and session reports
- Contribute to review meetings and reintegration planning where required
Essential Experience
Applicants must have experience supporting young people with:
- SEMH needs
- Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- School refusal and disengagement
- Emotional dysregulation
- Challenging behaviour
- Reintegration into education
The ideal tutor will be:
- Calm, patient and non-confrontational
- Skilled at relationship building
- Consistent and reliable
- Able to maintain clear boundaries whilst remaining nurturing and supportive
- Experienced in community-based or alternative provision settings
Important Information
This learner:
- Responds poorly to authoritative or confrontational approaches
- Finds change difficult and benefits from preparation and routine
- Requires a trusted adult relationship before meaningful learning can take place
- Benefits from positive reinforcement and clear communication
- May present with school refusal, disengagement or emotional dysregulation when feeling challenged
Schedule
- Monday: 1pm – 3pm
- Wednesday: 1pm – 3pm
- 4 hours per week total
- Community-based delivery at Christchurch Library
- Fixed-term placement running until July 2026
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a young person's educational journey during a critical period. The successful tutor will help rebuild confidence, support emotional wellbeing and create positive foundations for a successful return to education.
If you are an experienced SEN practitioner who understands SEMH, trauma-informed practice and the importance of relationships, we would 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: £32.00-£42.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
