SEN / SEND Tutor, Somerset / Bristol

Targeted Provision; Crewkerne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Targeted Provision is seeking passionate SEN/SEND Tutors to provide tailored educational support to young people with diverse learning needs in Somerset/Bristol. This role involves 1:1 tutoring in a flexible, trauma-informed manner, enhancing engagement and improving educational outcomes. Join a child-centered company committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable learners.

Benefits

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Occasional remote jobs and online teaching assignments

Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Dedicated SEN/SEND Support Team

Invitation to join tutor community

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience required.
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other needs.
• Based in the UK with right to work.

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Planning engaging, needs-based sessions.
• Delivering holistic sessions to meet educational and social-emotional needs.

Skills

Teaching

Tutoring

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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This range is provided by Targeted Provision. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN / SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs required in Somerset / Bristol.

Multiple positions are available, and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasing support for children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Somerset / Bristol.

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with diverse learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to enhance engagement and improve their educational outlook.

What We Offer Our SEN / SEND Tutors

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional remote jobs and online teaching assignments, work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to ensure successful placements
• Invitation to join our tutor community for resource sharing and best practices
• A role in a child-centered company committed to transforming support for vulnerable young people

The SEN / SEND Tutor Role

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other needs referred by local authorities and schools
• Supporting these young people in their educational and social-emotional development through flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning engaging, needs-based sessions
• Delivering holistic sessions to meet educational and social-emotional needs
• Completing lesson reports and providing progress feedback

SEN / SEND Tutor Requirements

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available to obtain)
• Two professional references
• Based in the UK with right to work, even for remote roles

It is essential that you can promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Employment Status

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term assignments
• Paid via PAYE, with no set work or expenses coverage
• Insurance covers your work; this is not a self-employed position

Applying

We look forward to your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volume, responses will be within two weeks. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, and mental health communities, to reflect our diverse student body.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously; all candidates must pass strict checks before working with us. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience

Roles with highly relevant experience include:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other relevant roles include Learning Support Assistant, Educational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Inclusion Coordinator. If you meet the requirements and are considering a career change, consider applying.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education