1:1 SEN Tutor - Individualised Learning & Support

Tradewind Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Term-time only

1:1 tutoring

SEN Consultant support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Tutor to provide personalised educational support to children and young people who require additional help to access learning. This role suits experienced teachers, tutors or education professionals who thrive working one-to-one.

You will re-engage learners with education, work towards individual targets, and help develop literacy and numeracy, confidence, independence and resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Strong knowledge of primary/secondary curricula.
• Proven ability to deliver 1:1 tuition.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient, nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Re-engage pupils and foster a positive attitude to learning.
• Work towards individual academic targets.
• Develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Improve literacy and numeracy skills.
• Manage barriers to accessing education.
• Prepare pupils for return to school or next steps.
• Adapt sessions to individual pupil needs with creativity and patience.

Skills

1:1 tutoring

SEN experience

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Job description

1:1 SEN Tutor - Individualised Learning & Support Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield

Location: Sheffield & surrounding areas

Pay: £25-£35 per hour, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only

Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a dedicated 1:1 SEN Tutor to provide personalised educational support to children and young people who require additional help to access learning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher, tutor, Teaching Assistant or education professional who enjoys working on an individual basis and can adapt their approach around the needs of each pupil. The pupils may have SEN, SEMH needs, autism, communication difficulties, behavioural challenges or a history of disengagement from education. The successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships quickly and create a learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported and motivated.

About the Role

• Re-engage with education and develop a positive attitude towards learning
• Work towards individual academic targets
• Develop confidence, independence and resilience
• Improve their literacy and numeracy skills
• Manage barriers that may prevent them from accessing education
• Develop positive relationships with adults and their wider support network
• Prepare for a successful return to school or their next stage of education

Sessions will be adapted around the individual pupil, meaning you will need to be creative, flexible and patient in your approach.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• Strong knowledge of the primary or secondary curriculum
• Experience delivering 1:1 tuition or personalised support
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and barriers to learning
• The ability to adapt lessons to suit individual needs
• Have access to their own vehicle
• Previous experience within SEN schools, Alternative Provision, PRUs, tutoring or specialist education settings would be highly desirable.

Why Work as a 1:1 SEN Tutor?

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with individual pupils and make a genuine difference to their educational journey. Rather than working with a large classroom, you will be able to focus on the individual needs, interests and strengths of each pupil, helping them make progress both academically and personally.

What We Offer

• £25-£35 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, term-time opportunities
• 1:1 working with pupils
• The opportunity to develop your SEN and Alternative Provision experience
• Ongoing support from your dedicated SEN Consultant
• A rewarding role where you can make a direct impact