Core Subject Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks a SEN Tutor for one-to-one GCSE Maths and English support in Reading. The role involves adapting lessons for SEN students to enhance their learning and confidence. Flexible hours between 5-30 weekly, with a competitive pay rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience teaching or tutoring GCSE Maths and English.
• Proven experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Must have or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one GCSE Maths and English lessons tailored to SEN learning profiles.
• Adapt lesson content and pace to support emotional regulation and engagement.
• Create a safe, structured environment that encourages learning and independence.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to align on goals and progress.
• Monitor and report on academic and personal development.

Skills

Patience

Creative teaching strategies

Emotional regulation

Engagement

Education

PGCE and/or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Job Title: SEN Tutor – GCSE Maths & English Support
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Pay Rate: £25-£35 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 5-30 hours per week
Job Type: Part-Time | Temporary | In-Person

You’ll be supporting one student with lessons split evenly between Maths and English. The student benefits from routine, patience, and creative, adaptive teaching strategies that boost both confidence and academic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver one-to-one GCSE Maths and English lessons tailored to SEN learning profiles

Adapt lesson content and pace to support emotional regulation and engagement

Create a safe, structured environment that encourages learning and independence

Collaborate with families and relevant professionals to align on goals and progress

Monitor and report on academic and personal development in a meaningful way.

Minimum 1 year’s experience teaching or tutoring GCSE Maths and English

Proven experience working with children or young people with SEN

Right to work in the UK

Must have or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable Qualifications:

• PGCE and/or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience with EHCPs, therapeutic education, or alternative provisions.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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