Early Years Specialist Tutor / 1:1 Therapeutic Educator

Location: Mepal & Witcham / Cambridgeshire area

Hours: 15 hours per week (Interim Provision, Weekday daytime)

Pay Rate: Up to £30 per hour

Start Date: 01/09/2026

About the Role

We are seeking an empathetic, creative, and highly adaptable 1:1 Primary Specialist Tutor to provide interim 1:1 educational and therapeutic support for a bright, articulate Year 1 pupil currently out of mainstream school.

This role requires a practitioner skilled in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) / Key Stage 1 (KS1) pedagogy who can blend academic learning with play-based, movement-heavy, and therapeutic strategies. The ideal candidate will act as a stabilizing "known adult," helping the child regulate her emotions and transition back into an effective learning routine.

Key Responsibilities

• Play-Based & Active Learning: Integrate the child's interests-such as nature books, art, imaginary play, and messy play-into core academic subjects (Reading, Writing, Maths).
• Therapeutic Behavior Support: Support a young learner experiencing periods of emotional dysregulation. Utilize physical movement, sensory tools (e.g., gym ball), and proactive co-regulation techniques rather than rigid classroom control.