SEN Tutor

Teaching Personnel; Bicester; On-site; GBP 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd is seeking dedicated in-person tutors to support secondary-aged pupils with SEN by delivering Maths and English sessions and providing personalised support to help pupils regain confidence in learning.

The role covers Didcot, Banbury and Bicester with a minimum of 10 hours per week. Pay ranges from £25 to £30 per hour, depending on experience, and safeguarding checks are required. This is a temporary position with potential to become permanent.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people in an educational or related environment.
• Be confident delivering secondary-level Maths and English
• Have experience working with SEN pupils, or a strong interest in supporting pupils with SEN
• Be patient, reliable, and able to adapt sessions to meet individual needs
• Feel comfortable supporting pupils from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, engaging, and personalised Maths and English sessions in person
• Support pupils with learning gaps and low confidence
• Accurately record attendance and complete a lesson summary after each day
• Develop positive working relationships with pupils and maintain clear communication

Skills

SEN experience

Maths instruction

English instruction

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

We are looking for dedicated and empathetic in-person tutors to support secondary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Tutors will be responsible for delivering Maths and English sessions while providing personalised support to pupils who may have experienced significant gaps in their education.

Our pupils come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and many need a calm, patient, and understanding approach to help rebuild their confidence and re-engage with learning. This role is ideal for tutors who are adaptable, compassionate, and committed to supporting young people in making meaningful progress.

Locations

Tutoring will be delivered in person across Didcot, Banbury, and Bicester.

Pay

£25-£30 per hour, depending on experience and the requirements of the role.

The ideal tutor will:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people in an educational or related environment (such as tutoring, teaching, SEN support, teaching assistant roles, or youth work)
• Be confident delivering secondary-level Maths and English
• Have experience working with SEN pupils, or a strong interest in supporting pupils with SEN
• Be patient, reliable, and able to adapt sessions to meet individual needs
• Feel comfortable supporting pupils from a wide range of social and educational backgrounds

Hours & Commitment

• A minimum availability of 10 hours per week is required
• Tutors looking for a fuller timetable would typically work with 2-3 pupils
• Consistency and professionalism are essential

Key Responsibilities

Tutors will be expected to:

• Deliver structured, engaging, and personalised Maths and English sessions in person
• Support pupils with learning gaps and low confidence
• Accurately record attendance and complete a lesson summary after each day
• Develop positive working relationships with pupils and maintain clear communication

If you have experience in education and are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted 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 this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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