Quantum Scholars
SEND Learning Support - Somerset
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SEND Learning Support - Somerset
SEND Mentors, Tutors & Support Workers – Somerset
About the Role
Quantum Scholars is expanding its Somerset team ahead of a busy September 2026, expecting a high volume of SEND, EOTAS (Education Other Than At School), and Alternative Provision referrals. As demand grows, we are recruiting:
- SEND Tutors
- Mentors
- Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
- Teaching Assistants
- Behaviour Mentors
- Youth Workers
- Pastoral Support Staff
- SEND Support Workers
We’re looking for dedicated professionals who thrive on helping vulnerable young people overcome challenges and succeed. Our learners often face difficulties accessing mainstream education due to SEND, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, medical conditions, behavioural challenges, or EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance).
This opportunity is ideal for:
- Experienced SEND tutors
- Classroom teachers seeking a flexible new role
- Supply teachers wanting greater autonomy
- Experienced support workers
Working with Us
Support is delivered in a 1:1 setting, tailored to the needs of primary or secondary-aged learners. You’ll work primarily in:
- The learner’s home
- A suitable community setting
- Occasionally online where appropriate
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Work arrangements are flexible, ranging from a few hours weekly to near-full-time roles, depending on referrals and your availability.
Responsibilities
- Providing personalised 1:1 tuition and mentoring to support learners’ educational and pastoral needs.
- Training in early intervention strategies to address behavioural, emotional, and academic challenges.
- Building strong, trusting relationships with learners and families.
- Collaborating with learning(Quality Assurance (QA) and senior team.
- Adapt to individual needs, including trauma-informed, SENF, ADHD or autism-specific techniques.
Qualifications and Key Requirements
- Experience supporting children or young people (formal or informal).
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to challenging situations.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one; we provide the application form).
- Questioned? Qualifications or training in SEND or SEMH are beneficial but not mandatory.
- Driving and access to a vehicle would be highly advantageous (we cover travel costs for ، most fixed sittings).
- Availability to travel within Somerset.
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Note: You may be matched with learners across the wider county.
Key Date for Recruitment
September 2026.
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours, aligned to your lifestyle.
- Reduced term-time opportunities for parents/carers.
- Meaningful impact—work is always client-led to make a tangible difference to vulnerable children.
- Induction/training provided.
- On-the-job experiential development with s Opportunity to fast-track into senior roles.
- Competitive pay rates, reflecting your experience and commitment.
Please note: You must already have the right to work in the UK. No support with obtaining visas or EBNs is provided for these roles.
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