SEN Specialist Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK education recruitment agency is looking for a SEN Specialist Tutor to provide tailored 1:1 support to students in Havering. This role involves delivering bespoke lessons to help students with special educational needs. Candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications and experience working with special needs students. The position offers flexible hours as a temporary contract at £25 per hour. Ideal for compassionate individuals passionate about education, this role is pivotal in building confidence and fostering engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• 6 months+ experience working with students with special educational needs or in a UK school.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year is desirable.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 support to young people with special educational needs.
• Create and implement personalised learning plans.
• Help rebuild confidence and engagement in education.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent

Safeguarding training

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent

Job description

SEN Specialist Tutor

About the Opportunity

Prospero Teaching is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Specialist Tutor to provide tailored 1:1 support to young people in Havering who are unable to attend mainstream school.

As an SEN Specialist Tutor, your primary responsibility will be to deliver bespoke, high‑quality lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with special educational needs (SEN). You'll work closely with each student to create and implement personalised learning plans, designed to help bridge gaps in their education, boost their confidence, and increase engagement with their studies.

This role is ideal for experienced tutors or educators who have a passion for supporting students with additional learning needs. This role allows you to step away from traditional classroom settings and provide a more tailored, nurturing approach to education.

Given that many of the students will have been out of education for a period of time, some may face challenges with engagement or self‑esteem. Your role will be pivotal in rebuilding their confidence, offering structure, and reigniting a love for learning.

Contract / Position Details

Location - Various locations across Havering

Position - SEN Specialist Tutor

Type of work - Contract

Start date - ASAP

Duration / Likely Duration - Dependent on individual student needs

End date (if applicable) - N/A

Contract type - Temporary

Full time/part time - Flexible (part‑time or full‑time depending on availability)

Minimum rate of pay - 25 per hour

Hours - Flexible working hours, with a minimum of 1 hour per session and a maximum of 3 hours per session

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent
• 6 months+ experience working with students with special educational needs or in a UK school
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable, 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 process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references covering the last two years

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people they work with.