Overview
Specialist SEN Tutor – ADHD, Trauma & SEMH Experience Essential Jobs in Great Yeldham at Medic Mind
- Great Yeldham, Essex (CO9 Area)
- Initially Home-Based Tuition (Transitioning to Community Venue)
- 2 Hours Per Week (Wednesday, Flexible Between 10am–2pm)
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Start Date: June 2026
The Role
We are seeking a male Specialist SEN Tutor to support a bright and engaging Year 2 learner who is currently out of school and awaiting a specialist SEMH placement.
This is not a traditional tutoring role. The successful tutor will focus initially on building trust, confidence and engagement with learning before gradually introducing academic content through play, interests and relationship-based approaches.
The student has experienced significant early childhood trauma and presents with ADHD, emotional dysregulation and school avoidance. He requires a calm, patient and highly skilled practitioner who understands that progress begins with connection.
About the Student
This young learner is:
- Bright, capable and curious when emotionally regulated
- Currently out of education following the breakdown of his school placement
- Diagnosed with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Awaiting further assessment for Autism
- Working below expected levels due to prolonged disruption to education
- Highly anxious with a strong need for control and predictability
He enjoys:
- Lego and construction activities
- Minecraft
- Football
- Nature, insects and wildlife
- Forest School activities
- Climbing and outdoor exploration
- Junk modelling and making things
Learning Approach Required
This learner will not engage with formal, desk-based teaching initially.
Successful sessions will:
- Be highly practical, play-based and interest-led
- Focus on relationship building first
- Use Lego, games, construction activities and outdoor learning opportunities
- Incorporate English and Maths naturally within activities
- Help the student learn without feeling like he is being formally taught
Learning should be delivered through:
- Short, structured activities (around 5 minutes initially)
- Visual timetables and Now/Next boards
- Choice and control wherever possible
- Frequent movement and sensory breaks
- Consistent routines and expectations
- Low-demand, low-pressure interactions
Essential Experience
Applicants must have:
- Experience supporting children with ADHD and SEMH needs
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Experience using co-regulation and Emotion Coaching approaches
- Confidence supporting children displaying challenging behaviours
- Ability to build trust with highly anxious and wary learners
- Experience delivering learning through play and child-led activities
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Experience with Autism, ODD, EBSA and Trauma Perceptive Practice would be highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Build a positive, trusting relationship with the student
- Deliver engaging, play-based sessions linked to English, Maths and communication skills
- Support emotional regulation and confidence building
- Use visual supports and structured routines
- Liaise with family and professionals involved in the support package
- Provide concise session feedback and progress updates
- Maintain a safe, predictable and nurturing learning environment
Important Information
- A male tutor is required for this placement at family request.
- Tuition will initially take place within the family home.
- The longer-term aim is to transition learning into a community venue once the student feels safe and comfortable with the tutor.
- Consistency is critical; the student can be wary of unfamiliar adults and requires time to build trust.
- Safeguarding awareness and professional boundaries are essential.
Schedule
- Wednesdays only
- 2-hour session
- Any time between 10:00am and 2:00pm
- Potential to increase hours gradually as engagement develops
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person’s life at a critical stage in their educational journey.
We are looking for someone who understands that before learning can happen, trust must come first. If you are patient, creative, relationship-focused and experienced supporting children with ADHD, trauma and SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to help a young learner rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and take positive steps towards his future.
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: £35.00-£40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Specialist SEN Tutor – ADHD, Trauma & SEMH Experience Essential
Company: Medic Mind
Location: Great Yeldham
