Job description
Job Title: SEMH Tutor
Location: Wakefield (WF4)
Payrate: £13.50 -£14.30 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
Setting: Alternative Provision (AP) School
Are you calm, resilient, and committed to supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs?
GSL Education are looking for an experienced and empathetic SEMH Tutor to work within an Alternative Provision (AP) school in Wakefield (WF4). This role is ideal for someone who can build strong relationships, deliver targeted support, and help students overcome barriers linked to social, emotional, and mental health needs.
In this role, you will deliver focused support that helps pupils manage emotions, build confidence, and make progress in a safe and supportive setting, including working within an AP school.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored academic and emotional support to pupils with SEMH needs.
- Deliver one-to-one or small group sessions based on individual learning plans.
- Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation.
- Work closely with staff and pastoral teams to ensure consistent support.
- Contribute to a structured and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements for the SEMH Tutor:
- Previous experience working as an SEMH Tutor or in a similar role.
- Strong communication skills, patience, and resilience.
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
- Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
If you are an enthusiastic SEMH Tutor ready to make a meaningful impact in schools across Wakefield, we would welcome your application.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To register your interest in the SEMH Tutor role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.