Job Description

SEND/SEMH Tutors, Mentors & Support Workers - Herefordshire & Surrounding Areas

Start Date: September 2026

Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for these opportunities.

Quantum Scholars is proud to have been approved onto Herefordshire Council's Alternative Provision Framework and is preparing for a significant increase in learner referrals across Herefordshire and the surrounding areas from September 2026.

As our provision grows, we are looking to build a dedicated network of SEND Tutors, SEMH Tutors, Mentors, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Youth Workers, Pastoral Support Staff, and SEND Support Workers who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Many of the learners we support are currently outside mainstream education and may present with:

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

ADHD

Anxiety and other mental health needs

Trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

Medical needs

Behavioural challenges

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

The Role

You will provide personalised, face-to-face support tailored to each learner's individual needs through:

One-to-one tuition and mentoring

SEND and SEMH interventions

Academic, social and emotional support

EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than At School) provision

Alternative Provision support

Confidence-building and learner engagement activitiesSessions are typically delivered in a learner's home or within an appropriate community setting, enabling you to provide flexible, individualised support.

With a growing number of referrals expected from September 2026, we are keen to establish a reliable team of tutors and support staff across Herefordshire, including Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Leominster, Ledbury, Bromyard, Kington, and surrounding areas. These opportunities are ongoing throughout the academic year.

Requirements

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

A patient, empathetic and adaptable approach

Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, teaching, youth work, pastoral care or SEND support

An Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

The ability to travel across Herefordshire and surrounding areas

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirable due to the locations of many learner referrals

What We Offer

Flexible opportunities to fit around your availability

Consistent referrals throughout the academic year

September 2026 start with ongoing work available

Rewarding face-to-face tutoring and mentoring opportunities

Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience

The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a young person's education, wellbeing and future

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding opportunity from September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Quantum Scholars and help transform the educational journey of young people across Herefordshire