Specialist 1:1 Academic and Therapeutic Tutor

Location: Cambridge, UK (In-Person / On-Site) Pay Rate: £25-30 per hour Hours: 15 Hours per week Contract Type: Freelance / Subcontracted (Immediate Start) About the Role We are seeking an experienced, resilient, and highly adaptable 1:1 Specialist Tutor to deliver a combined academic and therapeutic learning package for a bright 15-year-old student (Year 10) who presents with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The student is academically capable (working near or at age-related expectations in key areas) but has experienced early childhood trauma. He requires a strong, nurturing, and trauma-informed approach to help him build focus, manage sensory/regulation needs, and engage safely with learning. Key Responsibilities Academic Delivery (10 hrs/week): Deliver engaging, tailored 1:1 sessions in core subjects (Maths, English, Science) using short, structured "chunked" tasks to accommodate attention needs. Therapeutic and Pastoral Support (15 hrs/week): Facilitate life-skills activities (e.g., cooking, community access), sensory-regulation breaks, and social-emotional development. Behaviour Management and Regulation: Implement clear behavioural boundaries while using gentle redirection and trauma-informed strategies to manage sudden dysregulation, resistance, or off-task behaviour. Progress and Safeguarding Reporting: Maintain accurate records of attendance, academic progress, and behavioural ..... full job details .....