Handwriting for Dyslexia / Learning Differences Tutor

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; On-site; AED 36,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

60% commission on sessions

Payments monthly

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring offers handwriting intervention for learners with dyslexia and learning differences across Dubai. Sessions can be conducted at students’ homes, online, or at schools, with a structured, multisensory teaching approach and bespoke handwriting programmes.

We require a degree in a related field, MOHRE Tutor Permit eligibility, and at least two years of tutoring experience. The role is freelance with a 60% commission on completed lessons and monthly payments, providing flexible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, English, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Learning Support, or a related field
• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or related learning differences
• Strong understanding of handwriting development, literacy, and differentiated instruction
• Experience delivering personalised one-to-one educational support

Responsibilities

• Assess learners’ handwriting, pencil grip, letter formation, spacing, alignment, writing speed, and written organisation
• Develop personalised handwriting programmes based on each learner’s strengths and needs
• Teach clear and consistent letter formation using structured, multisensory approaches
• Support learners with handwriting fluency, spelling, sentence construction, and written expression
• Improve writing speed and stamina without compromising legibility
• Teach appropriate posture, paper positioning, pencil control, and ergonomic writing habits
• Use visual, tactile, auditory, and kinaesthetic strategies to reinforce learning
• Support learners with planning, sequencing, copying, note-taking, and written task completion
• Introduce assistive tools, adapted resources, or alternative methods of recording work where appropriate
• Build learners’ confidence and reduce frustration or anxiety related to handwriting
• Monitor progress and provide practical feedback to students and parents
• Collaborate with teachers, learning support specialists, occupational therapists, and other professionals where appropriate
• Refer learners for specialist assessment when difficulties fall outside the scope of educational tutoring

Skills

Handwriting intervention

Dyslexia support

Multisensory instruction

Letter formation

Fine-motor support

Differentiated lesson planning

Progress monitoring

Parent communication

Patience & empathy

Flexible freelance schedule

Session rates

Work from home

Collaboration

Independent contractor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, English, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Learning Support, or related field

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility

Job description

Handwriting for Dyslexia / Learning Differences Tutor

Workspace
Student's home
Online
Tutor's home (where approved)
Schools
Learning intervention centres (where applicable)

Freelance / Commission-Based

Key Responsibilities

Assess learners’ handwriting, pencil grip, letter formation, spacing, alignment, writing speed, and written organisation

Develop personalised handwriting programmes based on each learner’s strengths and needs

Teach clear and consistent letter formation using structured, multisensory approaches

Support learners with handwriting fluency, spelling, sentence construction, and written expression

Improve writing speed and stamina without compromising legibility

Teach appropriate posture, paper positioning, pencil control, and ergonomic writing habits

Use visual, tactile, auditory, and kinaesthetic strategies to reinforce learning

Support learners with planning, sequencing, copying, note-taking, and written task completion

Introduce assistive tools, adapted resources, or alternative methods of recording work where appropriate

Build learners’ confidence and reduce frustration or anxiety related to handwriting

Monitor progress and provide practical feedback to students and parents

Collaborate with teachers, learning support specialists, occupational therapists, and other professionals where appropriate

Refer learners for specialist assessment when difficulties fall outside the scope of educational tutoring

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, English, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Learning Support, or a related field

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or related learning differences

Strong understanding of handwriting development, literacy, and differentiated instruction

Experience delivering personalised one-to-one educational support

Preferred Qualifications

Qualification or certification in dyslexia support, structured literacy, special educational needs, or handwriting intervention

Training in multisensory teaching approaches

Experience working with learners who have dysgraphia, developmental coordination disorder, or fine-motor difficulties

Knowledge of assistive technology and examination access arrangements

Experience collaborating with occupational therapists, SENCOs, schools, or multidisciplinary teams

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors and educational specialists operating in the UAE are required to hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant permit before providing in-person services. Please ensure compliance with UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

Own UAE Employment Visa

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years supporting learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or learning differences

Experience teaching handwriting, literacy, or written expression

Experience using multisensory and differentiated teaching strategies

Experience communicating progress and recommendations to parents

Required Skills

Handwriting intervention

Dyslexia and dysgraphia support

Multisensory instruction

Letter formation and writing fluency

Fine-motor and pencil-control support

Differentiated lesson planning

Progress monitoring

Student confidence building

Parent and professional communication

Patience, empathy, and adaptability

Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

Competitive session rates

Work from home or deliver sessions at students’ homes / schools

Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Opportunity to help learners develop greater independence and confidence in written communication

Simone’s Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation
Earn 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid literacy, reading, writing, phonics, handwriting, and intervention lessons and programmes.
Commission is calculated after the student's payment has been successfully received by Simone's Tutoring.
Payments are processed monthly.
This is an independent contractor position.
Additional earning opportunities may be available through intensive intervention programmes, literacy workshops, holiday camps, school partnerships, and small group classes.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation
Earn 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid literacy, reading, writing, phonics, handwriting, and intervention lessons and programmes.
Commission is calculated after the student's payment has been successfully received by Simone's Tutoring.
Payments are processed monthly.
This is an independent contractor position.
Additional earning opportunities may be available through intensive intervention programmes, literacy workshops, holiday camps, school partnerships, and small group classes.