SEND English Tutor - Wokingham

Job description

SEND English Tutor - Wokingham

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Subject: English
Phase: Secondary / SEND
Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced SEND English Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one tuition to a young person in Wokingham.

The successful tutor will have strong English subject knowledge and experience supporting secondary-aged learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs. You will be confident adapting your teaching style, pace and resources to meet individual learning needs, while creating a calm and positive environment where the learner can build confidence and engage with English.

Experience supporting young people with anxiety, school avoidance, disengagement or challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.

This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.

The role may involve:

Providing personalised one-to-one English tuition to a secondary-aged learner.

Supporting the learner across the Secondary English curriculum, including GCSE where appropriate.

Covering English Language and English Literature depending on the learner's needs and the tutor's subject specialism.

Identifying gaps in English knowledge and providing targeted support.

Breaking down complex English concepts into manageable and accessible steps.

Adapting teaching methods, resources and lesson pace to suit individual learning needs.

Supporting reading, comprehension, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and written communication skills.

Developing confidence in extended writing, textual analysis and the use of evidence.

Supporting GCSE revision, exam preparation and exam technique where appropriate.

Supporting learners with literacy difficulties or gaps in reading and writing skills.

Creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.

Supporting learners who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education.

Helping the learner develop confidence, resilience and independence.

Encouraging engagement and positive attitudes towards English and learning.

Using the learner's interests and strengths to make sessions engaging and accessible.

Supporting learners who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety or challenging behaviour.

Using positive behaviour strategies and appropriate de-escalation approaches where required.

Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.

Building a positive and trusting relationshi...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wokingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English