SEN Home Tutor

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A statutory education support provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate SEN Home Tutor to provide personalized support to a student with complex special educational needs. The role involves delivering tailored learning sessions at the student’s home, fostering their academic and emotional growth. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and extensive experience with complex needs. The position offers part-time and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with complex needs like ASC, SEMH.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Nurturing approach

Strong behaviour management

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