SEN Home Tutor

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a compassionate SEN Home Tutor to provide tailored 1:1 home tuition for a student with complex needs in Canterbury. The role offers flexible part-time hours, focusing on delivering personalized learning in a nurturing environment. Qualified candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications or substantial experience, along with strong communication skills and a patient demeanor. This position has an immediate start date and involves working closely with families and professionals to ensure effective support.

Qualifications

• QTS, relevant teaching qualification, or substantial SEN tutoring/teaching experience.
• Proven experience supporting students with complex needs.
• Availability to travel for tuition sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 tuition adapted to the student's complex SEN profile.
• Create a calm, supportive, and consistent learning environment.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports.

Skills

Supporting students with complex needs

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Education

QTS or relevant teaching qualification

Job description

SEN Home Tutor - Complex Needs Support

Location: Canterbury
Position: SEN Home Tutor
Hours: Part-time, flexible
Start Date:As soon as possible

About the Role

Academics is seeking a compassionate and skilled SEN Tutor to provide high-quality 1:1 home tuition for a student with complex special educational needs. The role involves delivering personalised, structured learning sessions within the student's home environment, ensuring they receive the tailored support required to make progress both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 tuition adapted to the student's complex SEN profile
• Create a calm, supportive, and consistent learning environment
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions based on ability rather than age-related expectations
• Implement strategies that support communication, emotional regulation, and engagement
• Work collaboratively with Academics, parents/carers, and external professionals
• Provide regular updates and progress reports

Requirements

• QTS, relevant teaching qualification, or substantial SEN tutoring/teaching experience
• Proven experience supporting students with complex or high-level needs (e.g. ASC, SEMH, global developmental delay, communication difficulties)
• Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to travel to the student's home for tuition sessions