SEN Tutor

Esland; Grantham; On-site; GBP 25,710 - 35,188; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (double matched up to 2

Company sick pay

Life insurance 4x salary

Induction training and ongoing发展

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Green Hybrid and EV car scheme

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

Monthly recognition awards

Employee discounts via E-Together

Job summary

Esland Grantham School is seeking a dedicated SEN Tutor to deliver high-quality education to small groups and individuals, within our school and through outreach services in surrounding children’s homes. You’ll be supporting children aged 8 to 18 with SEMH and complex needs, helping them achieve their potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

We’re looking for an outstanding, committed, and motivated practitioner to help shape engaging learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), PTLLS, or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher Status (preferred).
• Experience working with young people with SEMH and complex needs.
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of vocational pathways and subjects.
• Experience in 1:1 and small group tutoring.
• Strong planning, evaluation, and differentiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education to small groups and individuals, within school and through outreach services.
• Support pupils aged 8 to 18 with SEMH and complex needs to achieve their potential.
• Plan, assess and adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Maintain a supportive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and external partners as required.

Skills

Experience with SEMH and complex needs

Challenging behaviour management

Vocational pathways knowledge

1:1 and small group tutoring

Planning, evaluation and differentiati

Interpersonal and organisational Abil

Full UK driving licence and access toa

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

PTLLS

Qualified Teacher Status (preferred)

Job description

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Education

Location: Grantham School - Grantham

Compensation: £25,710 - £35,188 / year

Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you passionate about making education accessible and meaningful for vulnerable young people? Esland Grantham School is seeking a dedicated SEN Tutor to deliver high-quality education to small groups and individuals, both within our school and through outreach services in surrounding children’s homes. You’ll be supporting children aged 8 to 18 with SEMH and complex needs, helping them achieve their potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

About the Role

We’re looking for an outstanding, committed, and motivated practitioner to help shape and deliver engaging learning experiences. You’ll play a key role in our mission to “Turn the Curve” for our young people through a results-based accountability approach.

Our pupils can access a range of qualifications including:

• Entry Level
• Functional Skills
• GCSEs
• ASDAN qualifications
• Unit Awards

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is:

• Passionate about inspiring and challenging learners
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient
• Able to bring creativity and humour to their work

What we can offer a SEN Tutor

We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such, we offer a number of benefits, incentives and inhouse support such as:

• A competitive salary between £25,710 and £35,188 reviewed annually
• Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30%
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s life!

Requirements for a SEN Tutor

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), PTLLS, or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher Status (preferred)
• Experience working with young people with SEMH and complex needs
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of vocational pathways and subjects
• Experience in 1:1 and small group tutoring
• Strong planning, evaluation, and differentiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.