SEN Specialist 1:1 Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Sidmouth is seeking a SEND Specialist Tutor to provide tailored 1:1 tuition for young people unable to engage with mainstream education. This part-time role (6 - 15 hours per week) involves creating engaging lesson plans to support children with SEND, particularly those with ASD or ADHD. Ideal candidates should have QTS or equivalent, UK teaching experience, and the ability to work with challenging behaviors. Competitive pay starting at £25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or equivalent qualifications.
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience.
• Need experience with young people with ASD or ADHD.
• Creative and patient approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 tailored lessons to pupils.
• Help re-engage students in their learning process.
• Monitor student progress with weekly reports.

Skills

Experience working with young people with ASD or ADHD

Creative and patient approach

Ability to handle challenging behavior

UK classroom teaching experience

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

SEND Specialist Tutor Job - 1:1, Sidmouth

Prospero Teaching is looking for SEND Specialist Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to young people with SEND that cannot currently access mainstream education.

The Opportunity

We are looking for inspirational tutors around Sidmouth to support children and young people with SEND. Many children with SEND have been disengaged with their learning. We support pupils that have struggled to stay in the classroom, who feel too anxious to go to school or whose needs aren't sufficiently supported at school.

As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupil's education and boost attainment levels. You may be an experienced tutor or teacher or have experience of working with children in a therapeutic way. One of your aims will be to support and re‑engage a pupil in their learning, offer structure back into their daily routine, continue their educational development and return to school.

The tuition is replacing school for these young people and is normally part-time, taking place during school hours, five days a week. Prospero will work with you closely to monitor the progression with each pupil by asking you to submit weekly reports.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location - Various locations across Sidmouth
• Position - SEND Specialist Tutor
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration - Until the pupil is able to reintegrate into a mainstream/special school
• End date (if applicable) - N/A
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full-time/part-time - Part time (6 - 15 hours per week, per student)
• Minimum rate of pay - 25 per hour (negotiable)
• Hours - Working hours can differ, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEND Specialist Tutor:

• QTS or equivalent
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with ASD or ADHD is essential to the role.
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with challenging behaviour and disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential SEND Specialist Tutor must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references.

Apply Now

To find out more or apply for this SEND Specialist Tutor position, please send your CV to (url removed)

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.