SEN Tutor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid weekly

CPD and SEND training

Consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced SEN Specialist Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition across Bedford and surrounding areas, in pupils' homes, schools or community settings, primarily during school hours. The role offers flexible part-time and full-time opportunities with tuition during school hours and potential long-term assignments.

Travel between locations may be required. You will tailor lessons, adapt strategies for SEND needs, and monitor pupil progress to help

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' UK teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication, behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or reliable travel arrangements.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Desirable: QTS, PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech and language needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tuition based on each pupil's individual needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies, resources and activities to support different SEND needs.
• Plan lessons that promote academic progress, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with their individual learning targets and EHCP outcomes where applicable.
• Monitor pupil progress and complete session reports.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools and relevant professionals.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning.
• Create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils who may have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education.

Job description

SEN Specialist Tutor - Bedford

Competitive Pay | Flexible School-Hours Role | Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities

Are you an experienced teacher or tutor with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

TP Tutors, part of Teaching Personnel

TP Tutors, part of Teaching Personnel, is looking for dedicated SEN Specialist Tutors to provide personalised 1:1 tuition to pupils across Bedford and the surrounding areas. Tuition may take place in pupils' homes, schools or suitable community settings, primarily during school hours.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them re-engage with education, build confidence and make meaningful academic progress.

Pay

Competitive pay depending on experience, qualifications, pupil needs and the tuition assignment.

Working Pattern

• Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities.
• Tuition delivered during school hours, Monday to Friday.
• Long-term and ongoing tuition assignments available.
• Travel between tuition locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tuition based on each pupil's individual needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies, resources and activities to support different SEND needs.
• Plan lessons that promote academic progress, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with their individual learning targets and EHCP outcomes where applicable.
• Monitor pupil progress and complete session reports.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools and relevant professionals.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning.
• Create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils who may have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education.

Must-Have Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' UK teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication, behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or reliable travel arrangements.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• QTS, PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech and language needs or other additional learning needs.
• Experience delivering tuition in alternative provision, specialist settings or pupils' homes.
• Knowledge and understanding of EHCPs.
• Experience supporting pupils who are disengaged from mainstream education.

Why Join TP Tutors?

• Competitive pay, paid weekly.
• Flexible working to fit around your availability.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Weekly in-house payroll.
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Opportunities to work with a variety of pupils across Bedford.
• Long-term and ongoing tuition opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to a young person's education and wellbeing.

Location

This role is primarily based across Bedford and surrounding areas, with tuition locations dependent on individual pupil requirements.

If you are an experienced SEN teacher, specialist tutor or qualified educator looking for flexible work and are passionate about helping pupils reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make thi