SEN Specialist Tutor

Prospero Teaching Manchester; Tameside; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching Manchester is seeking an experienced SEN Specialist Tutor to create, plan and deliver tailored 1:1 lessons for pupils with diverse needs in the Manchester area. You will work closely with learners to bridge gaps, build confidence and boost engagement and attainment.

The role involves delivering personalised tuition in home or community settings, with a temporary contract and approximately 15 hours per week per student. Immediate start (ASAP) is preferred.

Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS or equivalent teaching/tutoring qualifications.
• Experience working with children and young people with SEND.
• Ability to differentiate lessons to suit individual learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan and deliver tailored 1:1 tutoring sessions.
• Support pupils with barriers to education and build confidence.
• Differentiate teaching strategies to suit individual needs.
• Establish a safe, supportive learning environment and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

QTS/QTLS or relevant teaching/tutoring

SEND experience

Differentiation of lessons

Creativity and empathy

Behaviour management

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Job description

As an SEN Specialist Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver tailored lessons that meet the individual learning needs, abilities and interests of each pupil. You will work closely with learners to bridge gaps in their education, develop their confidence and improve engagement and attainment.

The pupils you support may have a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, and other complex learning needs.

Many of these pupils may have experienced barriers to education, school anxiety or periods of prolonged absence from school. As their tutor, it will be your responsibility to build positive relationships, establish trust and create a safe, supportive learning environment where they feel comfortable and motivated to learn.

You will need to be patient, adaptable and creative in your approach, understanding that every pupil learns differently. The ability to adapt teaching methods, provide sensory-friendly learning opportunities and implement appropriate strategies to support individual needs is essential.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location - Within the community or pupils' home in Tameside
• Position - 1:1 SEN Specialist Tutor
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration - Until the pupil can reintegrate into a suitable education placement, where applicable
• End date (if applicable) - Ongoing
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full-time/part-time - Part-time (typically 15 hours per week per student)
• Minimum rate of pay - £25+ per hour
• Hours - Working hours can differ depending on the needs of the pupil and convenient timings for the family.

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEN Specialist Tutor:

• QTS, QTLS or relevant teaching/tutoring qualifications (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• A good understanding of needs such as ASC, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia and other additional learning needs.
• Experience delivering personalised 1:1 tuition or supporting pupils with barriers to education.
• Ability to differentiate lessons and adapt teaching strategies to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
• Be creative, patient, empathetic and willing to think outside the box.
• Have excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Be confident supporting pupils with low confidence, anxiety or disengagement from education.

To be eligible for this role, the potential SEN 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.