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Posted 12 August, 2026

SEMH Tutors (1:1 Support) - Letchworth Garden City

Ackerman Pierce Education
Letchworth Garden City, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

SEMH Tutors (1:1 Support) – Letchworth Garden CityLocation: Letchworth Garden CityHourly Rate: £25 - £32Flexible Hours: Up to 15 per week | Term-time onlyMake 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 SEMH Tutors, SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Letchworth Garden City and the surrounding regions.You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:\n
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  • SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
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  • ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
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  • Autism
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  • EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
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  • SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
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  • MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
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Key ResponsibilitiesYou’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:\n
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  • Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEMH-specific
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  • Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
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  • Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner’s individual needs are met.
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  • Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
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  • 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.
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  • Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
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  • Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.
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Candidate Profile:\n
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  • Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
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  • Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
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  • QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
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  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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  • Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.
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Why AP Education?\n
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  • Guaranteed weekly pay.
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  • Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
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  • Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
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  • Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
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  • Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
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  • Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
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  • Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
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  • DedicatedEducation Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
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  • Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
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  • Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.
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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 Lauryn Tyson Or apply now to become a 1:1 SEND Tutor inLetchworth Garden City