Academic Tutor (private Tuition)

TeacherActive Ltd; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 41.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hours

1:1 placements

Support from consultant

Make a difference

Descripción de la vacante

TeacherActive Ltd in Leicester is seeking a patient SEN Tutor, Teacher or Teaching Assistant to deliver 1:1 home tuition for secondary pupils with complex communication and learning needs. You will adapt lessons for learners who may be well below age-related expectations, focusing on development and engagement in a supportive environment.

The role offers flexible hours, tailored placements, and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, with opportunities to make a meaningful difference to

Formación

• Experience supporting pupils with complex SEND.
• Confident working with pre-verbal learners.
• Understanding autism and communication needs.
• Ability to adapt learning to below age-related expectations.
• Patient, calm and able to build relationships gradually.
• Experience with sensory learning or communication systems.
• Ability to work independently with professional boundaries.
• Desirable: SEND schools, EOTAS, or 1:1 tuition experience.

Responsabilidades

• Delivering personalised 1:1 tuition in the learner’s home.
• Adapting activities to individual developmental levels.
• Using visual, sensory and practical learning approaches.
• Supporting communication through symbols, visuals or Makaton.
• Breaking learning into short, manageable activities.
• Building trust, routine and consistency.
• Supporting engagement, emotional regulation and confidence.
• Working closely with families and other professionals.

Conocimientos

SEND experience

Pre-verbal learners

Autism awareness

Adaptive learning

Patience

Communication systems

Independent working

Descripción del empleo

Leicester | Flexible Hours | £30–£35 per hour

Are you an experienced

SEN Tutor, Teacher or Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pre-verbal or non-speaking young people?

TeacherActive is looking for patient, creative and adaptable tutors to provide

1:1 home tuition for secondary-aged pupils with complex communication and learning needs.

Although the learners are secondary age, they may be working

well below age-related expectations, so the successful tutor will need to adapt learning to each pupil’s developmental level rather than simply following age-based curriculum expectations.

The role may include:

• Delivering personalised 1:1 tuition in the learner’s home
• Adapting activities to individual developmental levels
• Using visual, sensory and practical learning approaches
• Supporting communication through symbols, visuals or Makaton
• Breaking learning into short, manageable activities
• Building trust, routine and consistency
• Supporting engagement, emotional regulation and confidence
• Working closely with families and other professionals

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting pupils with complex SEND
• Is confident working with pre-verbal learners
• Understands autism and significant communication needs
• Can adapt learning for pupils working below age-related expectations
• Is patient, calm and able to build relationships gradually
• Has experience with sensory learning or communication systems
• Can work independently while maintaining strong professional boundaries
• Has experience in SEND schools, EOTAS, alternative provision or 1:1 tuition desirable

What TeacherActive can offer:

• Flexible hours to suit your availability
• Individually matched 1:1 placements
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to young people who need a highly personalised approach

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.