Early Years Specialist Tutor / 1:1 Therapeutic Educator

Location: Mepal and Witcham / Cambridgeshire area Hours: 15 hours per week (Interim Provision, Weekday daytime) Pay Rate: Up to £30 per hour Start Date: 01/09/2026 About the Role We are seeking an empathetic, creative, and highly adaptable 1:1 Primary Specialist Tutor to provide interim 1:1 educational and therapeutic support for a bright, articulate Year 1 pupil currently out of mainstream school. This role requires a practitioner skilled in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) / Key Stage 1 (KS1) pedagogy who can blend academic learning with play-based, movement-heavy, and therapeutic strategies. The ideal candidate will act as a stabilizing "known adult," helping the child regulate her emotions and transition back into an effective learning routine. Key Responsibilities Play-Based and Active Learning: Integrate the child''s interests-such as nature books, art, imaginary play, and messy play-into core academic subjects (Reading, Writing, Maths). Therapeutic Behavior Support: Support a young learner experiencing periods of emotional dysregulation. Utilize physical movement, sensory tools (e.g., gym ball), and proactive co-regulation techniques rather than rigid classroom control. Bite-Sized Academic Instruction: Deliver flexible, short-burst lessons (10-15 minute "nuggets") designed to maintain academic standards (working at expected levels) without causing overwhelm or resistance. Relationship Building: Serve as a consistent, calm, and patient presence to build trust and ..... full job details .....