SEN Tutor

Remedy Education; Higham Ferrers; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a passionate Secondary SEN Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition to secondary pupils with SEND across homes, schools and community settings. You will assess needs, set objectives and tailor lessons to each pupil's learning plan.

The role covers GCSE subjects, literacy and numeracy support, and collaboration with parents, schools and SENCOs to monitor progress, while maintaining safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged pupils who have SEND/SEN.
• Proven 1:1 tuition delivery and personalised support.
• Strong knowledge of the secondary curriculum and GCSE subjects.
• Qualified teaching or tutoring certification (QTS/PGCE/PGDE).
• Good understanding of different SEN needs and teaching strategies.
• Ability to make learning engaging, accessible and age-appropriate.
• Experience supporting exam preparation and independent study.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 tuition for secondary-aged pupils.
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language needs, SEMH and other learning difficulties.
• Teach across the secondary curriculum with GCSE subject options.
• Support literacy, numeracy, study skills, organisation and independence.
• Prepare pupils for GCSEs, functional skills and related assessments.
• Assess learning needs and set objectives aligned with learning plans.
• Plan differentiated lessons and adapt resources to individual needs.
• Build positive relationships and monitor progress with reports.
• Collaborate with parents, schools, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

1:1 tutoring

SEND knowledge

GCSE subject knowledge

QTS/PGCE

Communication skills

Education

QTS

PGCE/PGDE

SEN qualifications

Job description

Secondary SEN Tutor

Flexible locations - flexible hours - make a real difference

Make a meaningful impact through personalised secondary education.

Remedy Tutors are looking for passionate and experienced Secondary SEN Tutors, Specialist Tutors and 1:1 Tutors to support secondary-aged pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

You'll provide tailored 1:1 tuition across the secondary curriculum, helping pupils build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and make meaningful progress towards their individual academic and personal goals.

Sessions may take place in pupils' homes, secondary schools or community settings, offering flexibility and the opportunity to create a learning environment that works for each young person.

The Role

• Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 tuition for secondary-aged pupils.
• Support young people with needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language needs, SEMH and other learning difficulties.
• Teach across the secondary curriculum, with opportunities to specialise in subjects such as English, maths, science, humanities, modern foreign languages and other GCSE subjects.
• Support pupils with literacy, numeracy, study skills, organisation and independent learning.
• Prepare and support pupils for GCSEs, functional skills qualifications, assessments and other relevant examinations where appropriate.
• Assess each young person's learning needs and establish appropriate objectives.
• Plan and deliver structured, differentiated lessons aligned with individual learning plans and, where appropriate, the National Curriculum and relevant examination specifications.
• Adapt teaching approaches, resources and strategies to suit each pupil's age, ability, developmental stage and individual needs.
• Build positive relationships and develop pupils' confidence, independence, motivation and engagement with education.
• Support pupils who may have experienced disrupted education, school attendance difficulties or barriers to accessing mainstream education.
• Monitor progress and provide clear reports on learning, engagement and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Create a safe, supportive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow appropriate safeguarding and SEND procedures.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged children or young people with SEND/SEN.
• Experience delivering 1:1 tuition, interventions or personalised classroom support.
• Strong knowledge of the secondary curriculum and/or relevant subject specialism.
• Experience teaching or supporting GCSE-level subjects is highly desirable.
• A recognised teaching or tutoring qualification, such as QTS, PGCE/PGDE or another relevant certification.
• A good understanding of different SEN needs and effective secondary teaching strategies.
• The ability to make learning engaging, accessible and appropriate for each pupil's age and ability.
• Experience supporting young people with exam preparation, revision, study skills or independent learning.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• A patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's and young people's welfare.
• An Enhanced DBS or willingness to complete the required process.

Specialist experience welcome

• Experience working in secondary SEN schools, specialist provisions, resource bases or alternative provision.
• Specialist SEN/SEND qualifications.
• Level 3, Level 4 or Level 5 education or SEN qualifications.
• Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) qualifications.
• Experience supporting pupils working towards GCSEs, Functional Skills or other secondary-level qualifications.
• Subject specialisms in English, maths, science, humanities, modern foreign languages or other GCSE subjects.
• Training or experience in literacy, numeracy, study skills, revision strategies or communication-based interventions.
• Experience supporting young people with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, speech and language needs or SEMH.
• Experience using visual timetables, sensory resources, Makaton, PECS or other communication strategies.
• Experience delivering intervention programmes or personalised learning plans.
• Experience supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Experience supporting young people who are disengaged from mainstream education or accessing alternative provision.
• Experience supporting pupils with school attendance difficulties, anxiety around education or other barriers to learning.
• Experience helping pupils develop confidence, independence, organisation and study skills.

Why work with Remedy?

• Flexible secondary tutoring opportunities to suit your availability.
• Meaningful 1:1 teaching environments.
• Opportunities to work across homes, secondary schools and community settings.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
• Opportunities to develop your secondary SEN and specialist teaching experience.
• Work with young people who have a wide range of additional needs.
• Opportunities to use and develop your subject specialism.

Competitive rates

Rates vary depending on location, experience, qualifications, specialist SEN expertise and the individual assignment.

As a guide, specialist secondary SEN, GCSE and 1:1 tutoring roles may attract higher rates depending on the complexity of the pupil's needs, subject specialism and level of support required.

Indicative rate: starting from approximately £23.79 per hour.

Rates are indicative only. The actual rate offered by Remedy Tutors may vary according to the assignment, pupil requirements, location, qualifications, subject specialism and experience.