PECS Home Tutor

Connex Education; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support service is seeking a PECS Home Tutor to provide one-on-one support at the child's home. You will deliver tailored tuition to students with communication needs, emphasizing a dynamic teaching style. Candidates should have QTS or equivalent and experience using PECS. The role offers flexibility regarding hours and competitive daily rates.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Full flexibility over working days

Access to specialist CPD courses

Fully funded formal qualifications

Ongoing training and support

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Experience with PECS is essential.
• Confidence in working with SLD and non-verbal students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised sessions using PECS.
• Work with students with Autism and other communication needs.
• Tailor lessons to suit individual EHCPs and learning styles.

Skills

Experience using PECS

Working with SLD and non-verbal students

Dynamic and creative teaching style

Resilient and calm approach

Education

QTS or equivalent (HLTA/experienced LSA considered)

Job description

PECS Home Tutor – Make a Real Difference One-to-One!
Location: Student’s home (parent/carer always present)
Hours: Flexible – full-time or part-time
Start Date: September 2025 | Until end of the academic year

Connex Education is looking for a passionate and experienced PECS Tutor to provide 1:1 support to children with communication needs who are currently not attending school.

This is a home-based role, so you’ll be delivering tailored tuition in a calm, familiar environment, with a parent or carer present throughout.

About the Role:

As a Home Tutor, you’ll:

• Deliver engaging, personalised sessions using PECS to support communication development.

• Work with students with Autism, SLD, Global Developmental Delay, and non-verbal communication needs.

• Tailor lessons to suit individual EHCPs, academic ability, and learning styles.

• Identify areas for development and adapt your teaching style accordingly.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and families.

You must have a dynamic and creative teaching style and the confidence to work independently in a 1:1 setting.

Assignment Details:

• Starts September 2025

• Long-term role until the end of the academic year

• Tuition takes place in the student’s home, with a parent present

What You’ll Need:

• QTS or equivalent (HLTA/experienced LSA considered)

• Experience using PECS is essential

• Confident working with SLD and non-verbal students

• A resilient and calm approach, even when things get challenging

• A valid enhanced DBS (on the update service or willing to apply)

• Driving licence preferred but not essential

• A real passion for helping young learners thrive

Why Work with Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rate (PAYE – paid weekly)

• Full flexibility and control over your working diary

• Access to our SEND Toolkit with 19+ specialist CPD courses

• Fully funded formal qualifications – including Level 5 TEFL

• Ongoing support and refresher training

• A fantastic wellbeing programme

Interested?
Apply now or send your CV to [e-mail]
Or call 0121 456 4040 and ask for Aimee

️ Protected Characteristics Statement:

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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