Autism 1:1 Tutor - Trauma-Informed SEN Expert

Senploy; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Planning time & assessment support

Ongoing 1:1 tuition packages

Term-time daytime work

Professional development opportunities

Support from SEND-focused team

Job summary

New Chapter Tuition is recruiting experienced educators to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to autistic learners who are currently unable to access mainstream education. You will work with Local Authorities, schools and families to provide trauma-informed, relationship-led education that supports communication, confidence and academic progress.

Role involves delivering face-to-face 1:1 tuition in learners' homes, schools, libraries and community settings, with planning time and consistent weekly

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching autistic children and young people.
• Strong understanding of autism, communication differences and sensory processing needs.
• Experience supporting verbal and non-verbal learners, including complex needs.
• Knowledge or practical experience of AAC and using communication aids in activities.
• Confidence using visual supports, PECS, Makaton or similar approaches.
• Experience supporting anxiety, SEND, and related conditions.
• Patient, creative and person-centred approach with safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated Maths and English and wider curriculum activities.
• Support autistic learners with ADHD, SLCN, sensory processing differences and additional needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches for verbal and non-verbal learners.
• Utilise AAC and communication boards or devices where appropriate.
• Use visual timetables, social stories, and sensory resources to support learning.
• Develop communication, emotional regulation, social interaction and independence.
• Complete baseline assessments, monitor EHCP outcomes and provide weekly reports.

Skills

Autism education

Differentiated instruction

AAC knowledge

Non-verbal support

Visual supports (PECS/Makaton)

Behavioural support

Education

QTS/QLTS desirable

Tools

AAC devices

PECS

Makaton resources

Job description

New Chapter Tuition is recruiting experienced educators to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to autistic learners who are currently unable to access mainstream education. You will work with Local Authorities, schools and families to provide trauma-informed, relationship-led education that supports communication, confidence and academic progress.

Role involves delivering face-to-face 1:1 tuition in learners' homes, schools, libraries and community settings, with planning time and consistent weekly