SEN Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support agency is looking for an experienced SEN Tutor to deliver personalized lessons to students with various learning needs. You will be responsible for planning engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and working closely with parents and professionals to ensure optimal educational outcomes. The role offers flexibility, allowing both part-time and full-time hours, with a minimum pay of £25 per hour. Successful candidates must have appropriate teaching qualifications and experience in a UK school.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience working in a UK school.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year is desirable.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons for students with various SEN needs.
• Assess students’ progress and adjust teaching strategies.
• Work closely with parents and education professionals.

Skills

Creative teaching methods

Tailored lesson planning

Experience with SEN needs

Building student confidence

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent

Job description

As an SEN Tutor, you will work with students who require additional learning support, delivering personalised lessons that cater to their individual needs. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, multi‑sensory lessons, using a range of teaching strategies to enhance learning and build confidence. This role involves working closely with parents, carers, and other professionals to ensure the best possible educational outcomes for each student.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality, tailored lessons to students with a variety of SEN needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning difficulties.
• Use creative and flexible teaching methods to engage students and encourage their academic and personal growth.
• Provide one‑to‑one tuition in a range of subjects, supporting students in achieving their learning goals.
• Assess students’ progress, identify areas for development, and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Work closely with parents, carers, and other education professionals to develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages self‑confidence and independence.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Cambridge
• Position: Tutor
• Type of work: Contract
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration: Dependent on each student
• End date (if applicable): N/A
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time / Part time: Part time and full time depending on availability
• Minimum rate of pay: Minimum rate £25 per hour
• Hours: Working hours can vary, minimum 1 hour per session and a maximum of 3 hours per session

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent
• 6+ months experience working in a UK school
• Up‑to‑date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable but not essential)

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Hold 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 from the last two years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team