Playful SEND Tutor: Early Development & One-to-One Learning

AP Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, term-time working

Guaranteed weekly pay

Education Coordinator support

Free CPD and training opportunities

Learner resource budget

DASA Rewards access

Job summary

AP Education is seeking SEND Tutors to support children in Gloucester and surrounding areas. You’ll deliver one-to-one, face-to-face support tailored to each child’s developmental level, with a focus on communication, play-based learning and inclusive practices.

Ideal candidates are imaginative, patient and compassionate, with experience in SEND and a collaborative approach. Flexible, term-time working and ongoing support are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly communication or early developmental needs.
• Knowledge of play-based, child-led learning.
• Creativity and confidence adapting activities to individual needs.
• Playful, patient and compassionate approach.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Relevant qualifications and experience are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face, one-to-one support tailored to each child's developmental level.
• Developing functional communication so children can express choices, needs and feelings.
• Using play-based learning to encourage curiosity, interaction and early skills.
• Exploring sensory play, music, movement, stories and creative activities.
• Supporting attention, turn-taking and shared play where appropriate.
• Embedding learning into everyday activities and routines.
• Using personalised communication strategies, including visual supports, signing and AAC where appropriate.
• Introducing early concepts such as matching, sorting, cause and effect, numbers and early literacy through play.
• Recognising sensory needs and celebrating progress.
• Recording progress and working with your Education Coordinator towards individual outcomes.

Skills

Creativity

Playful

Compassionate

Communication skills

Job description

AP Education is seeking SEND Tutors to support children in Gloucester and surrounding areas. You’ll deliver one-to-one, face-to-face support tailored to each child’s developmental level, with a focus on communication, play-based learning and inclusive practices.

Ideal candidates are imaginative, patient and compassionate, with experience in SEND and a collaborative approach. Flexible, term-time working and ongoing support are offered.