SEN Teacher

Targeted Provision; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking passionate SEN / SEND Tutors to provide tailored tuition for young people with special educational needs in Suffolk. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment, ideal for qualified teachers eager to make a difference in vulnerable learners' lives. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming educational outcomes through personalized and trauma-informed approaches.

Benefits

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Extensive CPD and upskilling

Dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team

Invitation to join tutor community

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD.
• Knowledge of safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Planning engaging and needs-based sessions.
• Delivering holistic sessions that support educational and social-emotional growth.

Skills

Teaching

Support for SEND

Trauma-informed approach

Planning sessions

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 Suffolk.

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 needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasing support for 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 Suffolk.

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. You will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is ideal for qualified SEN / SEND teachers eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with various learning needs, using a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed approach to significantly improve their engagement and educational outlook.

What We Offer Our SEN / SEND Tutors

• Flexible part-time to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional remote jobs and online teaching opportunities
• Extensive CPD and upskilling, including access to the full 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
• A role in a child-centered company committed to improving 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 educational needs referred by local authorities and schools
• Supporting students' educational and social-emotional development through flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning engaging and needs-based sessions
• Delivering holistic sessions that support educational and social-emotional growth
• Completing lesson reports and providing progress feedback

SEN / SEND Tutor Requirements

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

It is essential to promote health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people, adhering to safeguarding policies at all times.

Employment Status

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

Applying

We look forward to your CV detailing relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volume, responses will be within two weeks. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, or mental health communities, to reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously; all candidates must pass our screening processes. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Experience & Roles

Ideal candidates may have worked as:

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

Other relevant roles include Learning Support Assistant, Educational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Inclusion Coordinator. If you meet the requirements and are considering a career change, please apply.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Education and Training

Industry

• Primary and Secondary Education