Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled self-employed

Therapeutic Tutor

to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed teaching and learning to young people aged 11-16 accessing Serenity Pathways. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting learners with

SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)

,

SEND

, or those at risk of exclusion. This role involves creating personalised, therapeutic learning experiences that promote academic progress, emotional well-being, and personal development within a nurturing, nature-connected environment.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver

engaging, trauma-informed lessons

tailored to the individual needs of learners. Provide

1:1 and small group sessions

, adapting teaching styles to support different learning needs and abilities.

Assess and monitor progress

, maintaining detailed learner records and contributing to individual support plans. Foster a

safe, inclusive, and compassionate learning environment

that encourages participation, resilience, and self-belief. Build

trusting relationships

with learners, using therapeutic and restorative approaches to support behaviour and engagement. Collaborate with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure a

consistent, joined-up approach

to learner development. Uphold

safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies

, contributing to a culture of safety and wellbeing. Take part in supervision, reflective practice, and CPD to continuously enhance teaching quality and therapeutic practice.

Skills & Attributes

Proven experience in teaching or tutoring young people, ideally within

alternative provision, SEMH, or SEND

settings. Understanding of

trauma-informed and therapeutic education

principles. Excellent

communication and interpersonal skills

, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners and families. Strong

behaviour management

using calm, restorative, and empathetic approaches. Organised, reflective, and able to maintain accurate learner records and progress reports. Commitment to

safeguarding, inclusion, and equality of opportunity

. A nurturing, patient, and flexible attitude, with the ability to adapt to individual learner needs.

Essential

Experience in supporting/teaching young people in a learning environment. At least 1 years teaching experience Level 3 Education and Training A willing to work on a self-employed basis Safeguarding experience/training

Desirable Experience

Mental Health First Aid training or equivalent. Lived or professional experience supporting individuals with

trauma, neurodiversity, or behavioural needs

. Qualifications or experience in

youth work, counselling, learning support, or mentoring

. Familiarity with

ASDAN, Arts Award, or Functional Skills

programmes.
To apply, please share your CV with us, and qualifying candidates will be invited to complete an application form.

Please visit www.serenitypathwaysprovision.co.uk for more information or to contact us direct for an informal chat about the role.

CLOSING DATE: Saturday 31st January 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 30.00-50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 18 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person