SEN/SEND Tutor – Taunton/Somerset

Lexia Education Services Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Progression

Professional Guidance

Flexible Tutoring Roles

Community Intervention

Professional Development

Job summary

Lexia Education Services is seeking dedicated SEN/SEND tutors in Taunton, Somerset to support vulnerable students through bespoke one-to-one tutoring. You will deliver personalised interventions for learners with SEN and SEMH, helping them access education and build confidence.

This role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, competitive pay of £30–£36 per hour, and ongoing CPD. You’ll collaborate with families and professionals, monitor progress, and report outcomes to help shape each

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• At least 3 years of teaching or student support experience, ideally with SEN/SEMH learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist SEN/SEND tuition using creative, child-centred interventions.
• Develop personalised support packages for learners with SEN/SEMH.
• Collaborate with families, professionals and the wider team to promote the child’s best interests.
• Record and report tangible progress, targets and development throughout the provision.

Skills

Specialist tutoring

Student support

Collaboration

Progress reporting

Education

QTS

Job description

SEN/SEND Tutor Jobs – Taunton, Somerset

£30–£36 per hour | Full-time & Part-time Roles | Community Impact

We’re recruiting across Somerset and surrounding areas, including:

Highbridge | Yeovil | Shepton Mallet | Frome | Wells | and more

If you are a qualified teacher looking for flexible and fulfilling tutoring jobs in Somerset, apply today.

Hiring is ongoing and multiple positions are available - if your application is successful, we will contact you within 2 working days.

Are you looking for rewarding SEN/SEND tutor jobs in Taunton, Somerset? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

Lexia Education Services are seeking dedicated, specialist tutors to support vulnerable students struggling to access education. Through bespoke one-to-one tutoring we aim to provide positive community impact for children across Somerset.

Your Role as an SEN/SEND Tutor in Taunton, Somerset

• Specialist Tuition – Offering creative child-centered interventions, collaborating and working towards a personalised package of academic, interest-based and mentor-focused support for learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).
• Creative Interventions – Use flexible strategies to improve engagement, build confidence, and develop social and emotional skills.
• Multi-Agency Working – Collaborate and communicate with families, professionals and the wider team, to promote the best interests of the child.
• Monitoring Progress – Record and report tangible examples of the student's work, targets, and development throughout the provision.

What We Offer Our SEN/SEND Tutors

• Competitive Salary – £30–£36 per hour for your high-quality SEN/SEND tuition in Taunton,Somerset.
• Career Progression -Expand your skills, refine your tutoring techniques and open doors to new career opportunities in the education sector.
• Professional Guidance -Stay connected and feel supported in your role, with help from Lexia’s pro‑active internal team.
• Flexible Tutoring Roles – We prioritise and adapt to your preferences and availability, providing local full-time, part‑time and hybrid roles.
• Community Intervention -Make a positive impact to children and families within your local community.
• Professional Development – Access annual CPD training, enhancing your skills and knowledge.

SEN/SEND Tutor Job Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – A recognised teaching qualification is required.
• Experience – At least 3 years of teaching/student support experience - experience working with SEN, SEMH learners is ideal but not essential.
• Commitment -A genuine passion and dedication to supporting vulnerable children and young people in need of your support.
• Communication Skills – Strong ability to engage effectively with students, families, and professionals.

Why Work with Lexia Education Services?

• Community Impact – Help shape the students’ academic and personal growth, leaving a lasting and positive impact on their futures.
• Trusted Network – Work with an award-winning organisation recognised by schools and local authorities across Somerset.
• Community - Work within a collaborative, and supportive community that cares about the well‑being and development of both staff and students.

Tutor Feedback

“I've been a tutor at Lexia for over a year, and I've truly appreciated the supportive staff, which makes it a fantastic company to work for. The flexibility to choose my hours has significantly improved my work/life balance. I highly recommend Lexia to anyone seeking a positive and fulfilling work experience!”

— Eloise, SEN/SEND Tutor at Lexia Education Services

Relevant Experience

Those coming from a teaching background may have previously worked in roles such as:

• SENDCo or Inclusion Lead
• Teacher supporting students with SLD, MLD, or complex needs
• Autism / ADHD Specialist Teacher
• Intervention Tutor
• Classroom Teacher looking to transition into a more targeted support role