SEN / SEND Tutor, West Sussex

Targeted Provision; Midhurst; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking passionate SEN / SEND Tutors to provide tailored educational support to young people with special educational needs in West Sussex. This role involves flexible tutoring in core subjects, ensuring a positive impact on vulnerable learners. Ideal candidates will have QTS/QTLS and experience with SEND, contributing to a mission of enhancing educational outcomes for at-risk youth.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Occasional remote teaching opportunities

Extensive CPD and upskilling

Dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team

Community for sharing best practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or similar needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Planning engaging, needs-based sessions.
• Delivering holistic support to meet individual needs.

Skills

Teaching

Support for SEND

Engagement strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (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 West Sussex.

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 (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting 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 West Sussex.

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 increase engagement and improve their educational outlook.

What We Offer Our SEN / SEND Tutors

• Flexible part-time to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional remote and online teaching opportunities
• Extensive CPD and upskilling, including access to the Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to ensure successful placements
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices and resources
• Being part of a child-centred 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 the educational and social-emotional development of these young people through flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning engaging, needs-based sessions
• Delivering holistic support to meet individual needs and promote progress
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or similar needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available)
• Two professional references
• Right to work in the UK

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

Employment Status

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term assignments
• Paid via PAYE, with no set hours or expenses covered
• Insurance provided; not a self-employed position

Applying

We look forward to receiving your CV outlining relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volume, responses may take up to two weeks. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those from minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, or mental health communities, to reflect our commitment to inclusive support.

All candidates must pass our safeguarding process. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Experience and Roles

Ideal candidates often have backgrounds as:

• SENCo, SLD/MLD Teacher, Autism/ADHD Support Teacher, Intervention Specialist, Ex-Teacher

Or in therapeutic/support roles like:

• Learning Support Assistant, Educational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Inclusion Coordinator