Primary Step-Out Tutor - SEN & Alternative Provision

Primary Step-Out Tutor - SEN & Alternative Provision

Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield

Location: Sheffield & surrounding areas
Pay: £25-£35 per hour, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only

🚗 MUST BE A DRIVER - ACCESS TO A CAR IS ESSENTIAL

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a Primary Step-Out Tutor to provide tailored educational support to children who are currently unable to access a traditional school environment.

This role would suit an experienced Primary Teacher, Tutor, Teaching Assistant or education professional who is confident working with children who may have SEN, SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties or barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will provide a calm, nurturing and structured approach, helping pupils rebuild their confidence with education and gradually work towards re-engaging with learning.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

Providing 1:1 educational support to primary-aged pupils
Delivering engaging and appropriately differentiated learning
Supporting pupils who have stepped away from mainstream education
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Helping children develop confidence, resilience and independence
Supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH and behavioural needs
Adapting lessons around individual needs and abilities
Working closely with schools, families and other professionals
Helping pupils make progress towards successful reintegration into education

🚗 Essential Requirement - You MUST Be a Driver

Due to the nature of the role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have regular access to your own vehicle.

You may be required to travel between different locations to deliver tuition, and access to a car is essential - no exceptions.

What We're Looking For

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience as:

Primary Teachers
Tutors
Teaching Assistants
SEN Teaching Assistants
Learning Mentors
SEMH practitioners
Alternative Provision staffYou will need to have:

Experience working with primary-aged children
A patient, nurturing and engaging approach
Confidence supporting children with additional needs
The ability to adapt learning to individual pupils
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
The resilience to work with pupils who may be disengaged from education
A full UK driving licence and access to a carPrevious experience within SEN, SEMH, Alternative Provision or 1:1 tuition would be highly desirable.

What We Offer

£25-£35 per hour, depending on experience
Full-time, term-time working
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils who need additional support
Ongoing support from your dedicated SEN Consultant
Opportunities to gain further experience across SEN and Alternative Provision

How to Apply

If you are an experienced education professional looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting primary-aged pupils outside of a traditional classroom environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: applicants MUST be able to drive and have regular access to a car.

Please send your updated CV to:

Oliver Blyth - SEN Consultant
Tradewind Recruitment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed