PMLD Tutor - Specialist 1:1 Tuition

New Chapter Tuition Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PPA time

Weekly tuition packages

Term-time hours

Professional development

Job summary

New Chapter Tuition Ltd is seeking an experienced PMLD Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities in Southend-on-Sea. You will plan and deliver sensory-focused activities, use visual supports and AAC to support communication, and monitor progress toward EHCP outcomes, with regular weekly reports.

This daytime, term-time role offers consistent weekly packages, dedicated team support, and opportunities for professional development as part

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children with PMLD or complex SEND.
• Experience delivering sensory-led learning in home or community settings.
• Understanding of non-verbal communication and alternative approaches.
• QTS/QTLS desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging sensory and multisensory learning activities.
• Use visual supports, sensory resources and structured routines.
• Support communication through Makaton, PECS, AAC or intensive interaction.
• Adapt learning to individual developmental, physical and communication needs.
• Working towards EHCP outcomes, monitoring progress and completing weekly reports.

Skills

Sensory learning

Makaton

PECS

AAC

Intensive interaction

Safeguarding

Travel

Education

PMLD experience essential

QTS/QTLS desirable

Job description

PMLD Tutor - Specialist 1:1 Tuition

Make a Meaningful Difference Through Specialist 1:1 Tuition

Are you an experienced PMLD Tutor, SEN Teacher or specialist educator passionate about sensory learning and supporting children with complex needs?

New Chapter Tuition is recruiting an experienced educator to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), complex SEND and significant communication needs across Southend-on-Sea.

The Role

You'll deliver creative, sensory-focused tuition in learners' homes and community settings. Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging sensory and multisensory learning activities.
• Using visual supports, sensory resources and structured routines.
• Supporting communication through Makaton, PECS, AAC or intensive interaction, where appropriate.
• Adapting learning to individual developmental, physical and communication needs.
• Working towards EHCP outcomes, monitoring progress and completing weekly reports.

Who We're Looking For

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with PMLD or complex SEND.
• Experience delivering sensory-led learning.
• Understanding of non‑verbal communication and alternative communication approaches.
• A patient, creative and nurturing approach.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and ability to travel across Southend-on-Sea.

QTS/QTLS desirable but not essential. Relevant PMLD experience is essential.

What We Offer

• £30–£35 per hour, depending on experience.
• Additional paid PPA time.
• Consistent weekly tuition packages.
• Daytime, term‑time working.
• Dedicated team support and professional development.

New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, satisfactory professional references and right-to-work verification