SEN Specialist Tutor - Flexible, 1:1 Support

Catering; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Catering is seeking an SEN Specialist Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one tuition to children and young people with a range of SEND needs in Southend-On-Sea.

The role focuses on designing engaging learning sessions, assessing needs, and delivering outcomes aligned with EHCP targets. Flexibility in hours and a commitment to enabling progress are essential to support learners' academic and personal development.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Strong understanding of SEND profiles and effective intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• DBS update service or willingness to obtain one.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, learner-centred tuition in person.
• Assess learning needs and create structured intervention plans.
• Support pupils toward EHCP targets and educational outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with learners and families.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Monitor progress and maintain records of achievement and engagement.
• Provide regular updates to parents, carers and professionals.
• Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence in learning.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Patience

Empathy

DBS available/Update Service

Education

QTS/PGCE or equivalent

SEN qualifications or training

Job description

Catering is seeking an SEN Specialist Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one tuition to children and young people with a range of SEND needs in Southend-On-Sea.

The role focuses on designing engaging learning sessions, assessing needs, and delivering outcomes aligned with EHCP targets. Flexibility in hours and a commitment to enabling progress are essential to support learners' academic and personal development.