Early Years Specialist Tutor / 1:1 Therapeutic Educator
| Company: | Randstad Education |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25 to £30 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ely, CB6 2AL |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Location:
Mepal & 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 & 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 emotional security.
Progress Tracking & Transition:
Monitor behavioral and academic progress to help prepare the child for a successful, smooth transition back into a primary school setting.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Experience & Skills
Qualified Teacher Status
or
extensive primary/early-years tutoring experience.
EYFS / Key Stage 1 Expertise:
Proven ability to deliver EYFS-informed and early primary learning frameworks.
Nurturing & Therapeutic Approach:
Experience working with children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, traumatic backgrounds, or history of permanent exclusion/suspension.
Adaptable & Energetic:
Comfortable delivering learning "on the go," incorporating physical movement, outdoor exploration, and messy play.
Strong Behavior Management:
Skilled in de-escalation, empathy-led boundary setting, and youth work principles.
Desirable
Experience with digital learning tools / micro-learning platforms (e.g., Century Tech).
Background in youth work, therapeutic education, or alternative provision setups.
Why Join Us?
High Impact:
Directly transform the educational experience of a child in need of targeted, 1:1 therapeutic support.
Flexibility:
Work 15 hours a week with dedicated focus on a single pupil.
Competitive Pay:
Highly competitive hourly rate reflecting the specialized nature of the tuition required.
Safeguarding Note:
An enhanced DBS check and standard safeguarding background checks will be required for the successful candidate.
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