SEN Primary Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Essex is seeking an experienced SEN Specialist Tutor to support primary-aged children with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis. This part-time position involves creating tailored educational sessions to help students overcome barriers to learning. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and relevant experience, providing flexibility with hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's education. Training and professional development are offered.

Benefits

Accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs (desirable).
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deliver tailored educational sessions to students.
• Help students reintegrate into education and promote positive attitudes.
• Provide 1:1 support to primary-aged children with SEN.

Skills

Ability to design engaging lessons

Experience with special educational needs

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or equivalent

Job description

SEN Specialist Tutor (Primary Level)

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced SEN Specialist Tutor to support primary-aged children with special educational needs (SEN) on a 1:1 basis. This role involves delivering tailored education sessions to children who may require extra support to access the curriculum and overcome barriers to learning.

As an SEN Specialist Tutor, your role will be to design, plan, and deliver engaging lessons that are adapted to the individual needs of each pupil. Your focus will be to help these students build confidence, re‑engage with learning, and make progress in their education. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to work outside of a classroom setting, with flexible working hours and the chance to make a real difference to young people's educational journeys.

You will be supporting students who may have been out of school for some time, so your role will also involve helping them reintegrate, restore structure to their day, and promote positive attitudes towards learning.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced SEN Specialist Tutor to support primary-aged children with special educational needs (SEN) on a 1:1 basis. This role involves delivering tailored education sessions to children who may require extra support to access the curriculum and overcome barriers to learning.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Havering
• Position - SEN Specialist Tutor (Primary Level)
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration/Likely Duration - Dependent on each pupil's needs
• End date - N/A
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full-time/Part-time - Part-time (10 to 15 hours per week)
• Minimum rate of pay - 25 per hour
• Hours - Flexible, with sessions ranging from 1 to 3 hours each

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or equivalent
• At least 6 months' experience working with children in a school or educational setting
• Experience working with children with special educational needs (desirable)
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (within the last year) is preferred but not essential

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional child-related references from the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team for continuous professional growth