SEN Home Tutor. Job in Canterbury Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An educational organization in Canterbury seeks a part-time SEN Home Tutor to provide personalized 1:1 tuition for students with complex special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have a relevant teaching qualification or substantial SEN experience, along with strong behaviour management skills. This role requires flexibility in hours and the ability to adapt learning sessions to individual needs. Enhanced DBS clearance is necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting students with complex or high-level needs.
• Ability to travel to the student's home for tuition sessions.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke 1:1 tuition adapted to the student's complex SEN profile.
• Create a calm, supportive, and consistent learning environment.
• Implement strategies that support communication and emotional regulation.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Strong behaviour management

De-escalation skills

Education

QTS or relevant teaching qualification

Substantial SEN tutoring/teaching experience

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