SEN Tutor

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

Job summary

A tutoring organization is seeking SEN Tutors in Hailsham to support young people with Special Educational Needs. The role involves delivering tailored tuition in English and Maths while helping students build confidence and develop essential skills. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of UK school experience and a nurturing approach. Opportunities for both part-time and full-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in UK schools.
• Experience working with children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to suit individual learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored tuition in English and Maths.
• Help young people build confidence and develop essential skills.
• Work collaboratively with students and their families to set achievable goals.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Teaching English

Teaching Maths

Education

Relevant teaching or tutoring qualifications

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? Prospero Teaching are seeking dedicated SEN Tutors to join our growing team in and around BN27.

Role and Responsibilities

As an SEN Tutor, you will work with learners aged 4 to 18 years old, delivering tailored tuition in English and Maths. Our students require flexible support, with tuition hours varying based on individual needs. You'll be helping young people build confidence, develop essential skills, and achieve their learning goals in a safe and supportive environment.

About the Role:

• Mentoring is a powerful provision that helps young people build confidence and self-esteem.
• Develop positive relationships with trusted adults.
• Re-engage with education and learning.
• Explore hobbies and interests that bring joy and purpose.
• Each young person is unique, and the level of input required will vary; some may need regular sessions, while others benefit from short-term support during key transitions.

As an SEN Tutor you will:

• Be empathetic and adaptable to the student's unique learning needs.
• Be committed to building confidence and filling gaps in knowledge.
• Create a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the student and their family to set achievable goals.

About You

• Patient, positive, and nurturing in their approach.
• Experienced in working with children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Able to adapt teaching strategies to suit individual learning styles.
• Skilled in delivering English and Maths tuition.
• Available for part-time or full-time hours.
• Have at least 1 year of experience working in UK schools.

Position - SEN Tutor

Contract or position start date - ASAP

Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A

Full time/part-time - Opportunities for both

Hours - Varied

Essential & Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of UK school experience.
• Proven experience supporting learners with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Relevant teaching or tutoring qualifications (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 references upon request.
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this).