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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are on a mission to transform the quality of education for children and young people (aged 8 – 21) with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, as well as those with ALN, SEN (Special Educational Needs), and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
We are seeking passionate Personal Development Tutors/Pastoral Support Practitioners/Learning Coaches who are dedicated to transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners. This role involves working flexibly and adaptively, either with small groups or on a 1:1 basis, to support children and young people with diverse learning needs. You will use a creative, holistic, and trauma-informed approach to re-engage learners and significantly enhance their educational outcomes. Your efforts will be essential in fostering personal growth and reshaping their personal, social, and educational journeys for the better.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced key workers from various backgrounds who have direct experience working with vulnerable children, young people, or individuals, supporting their social, emotional, and mental health needs, and helping them thrive by removing barriers to learning.
Successful candidates will be passionate about building trusting relationships and relatable to our young people, putting the child's best interests at the core of collaborative decision-making with families, schools, and local authorities. You should be a natural advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a particular focus on supporting those disadvantaged by adverse childhood experiences.
Consistency, patience, and providing support at a pace suited to each child’s needs are essential to this role. Our students, referred by local authorities and schools, may have struggled in mainstream education or missed significant portions of their schooling. Therefore, your commitment and passion are crucial for their success.
What We Offer Our Personal Development Tutors/Pastoral Support Practitioners/Learning Coaches:
Flexible Zero-Hour Contracts (with potential for permanent positions)
In-Person Tutoring & Pastoral Support: Opportunities for both informal tutoring and providing pastoral care
CPD & Upskilling: Continuous professional development and opportunities to enhance your skills
Dedicated Safeguarding and Pastoral Support Team: Focused on creating a team around the child to ensure success for both the young person and you
Community of Tutors: Join our active tutor community to share best practices, resources, and tips
Be Part of a Child-Centred Company: An opportunity to contribute to an organisation dedicated to transforming the support provided to vulnerable young people
REQUIREMENTS
Job Requirements:
Tutors are expected to work 8 – 30 hours per week, with the potential for more. Availability is required between 9:00 am and 6:30 pm, with core hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Inclusive for Parents Returning to Work:
We offer flexible hours (9:30 am – 2:30 pm or 10:00 am – 2:00 pm) to suit parents with school drop-off and pick-up commitments. For mothers returning to work after maternity leave, we offer self-employment contracts with flexible hours to suit their schedules. Note: You can work self-employed without affecting your SMP if your employment contract allows it.
Primary Responsibilities:
Deliver holistic and engaging sessions in small groups, focused on ASDAN Programmes and Courses.
Choose and adapt units based on the student’s interests and gather evidence for student portfolios (written work, photographs, videos, audio discussions).
Ensure learning materials are inclusive and accessible to all students.
Provide pastoral support through coaching and mentoring key students.
Implement engagement strategies, including possible home visits to support students.
Adhere to the centre's policies and complete session reports and feedback on student progress.
Use assessment tools (e.g. Boxall Profile) to identify students' needs and implement targeted interventions.
Work in multi-agency teams with lead professionals, social workers, and schools to support students, contributing to EHC Plans and Safeguarding Meetings as needed.
Commitment:
Tutors are expected to commit to their weekly session slots during term time and continue until the academic year’s end (or April for Year 11 cohorts). Cover will be arranged for sickness or planned holidays. After successful completion of interviews, checks, and documentation, availability will be added to our timetable, with a week’s notice given before starting.
Interest in Subjects:
You should have an interest in tutoring/coaching in small groups at least one programme and 3+ short courses from ASDAN:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Qualifications & Training
Level 3 Qualification or above in relevant discipline/ or considerable hands-on work experience (E)
Level 2 in Math’s and English (E)
First Aid at Work Trained (D)
Experience
Working with individuals with SEMH needs for 2 years (E)
Qualities and Attitude
Enthusiastic, dedicated, flexible, adaptable, patient, committed to inclusive practice, professional, relatable, sense of humour, dynamic and resilient. (E)
Willingness to cover a few additional classes to deal with staff absence. (D)
Competencies (E)
Ability to engage young people with diverse backgrounds.
Ability to motivate and inspire.
Excellent communication skills.
Have a therapeutic and holistic approach
Able to diversify session planning to reach learners at varying levels and abilities.
Ability to apply behaviour de-escalation techniques.
High level of professionalism.
Ability to use ICT systems.
Knowledge
Understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs (E)
Safeguarding/ Child Protection procedures. (E)
Knowledge of Trauma-informed practice/ effective working strategies for individuals with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). (E)
Knowledge of specific learning disabilities or SEND or willing to complete further training (D)
License
An enhanced DBS check and a barred list check will be required for this role. (E)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom. *For more information, please see our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy – Part 4: DEI Procedures in Recruitment (E)
Registered with the DBS Update Service (D)
Driving License and willingness to escort students on an Engagement Plan (D)
Application
We look forward to receiving your online application, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.
We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. Over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. For more information, please see our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy – Part 4: DEI Procedures in Recruitment
We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.
Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Rebel Training Group is a newly launched Alternative Provision providing high-quality design and delivery of tailored intervention programs that combine therapeutic education with accredited courses and qualifications. These programs support some of the most disadvantaged children, young people and adults in and around Swindon to improve outcomes. Working alongside schools and the local authority we provide a part-time educational service that removes barriers to learning so that all young people, no matter their background, can thrive.