SEN Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in the UK is seeking an experienced SEN Tutor to support children and young people in the BCP area through tailored 1:1 tuition.

The role involves working with learners who require SEND support, EHCPs, or other barriers to education, with a flexible, relationship-based approach to build confidence and engagement. Start September; hours are flexible; pay £25-£30 per hour; Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Patience, adaptability and resilience in supporting learners.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 tuition across the BCP area.
• Support children and young people with SEND, EHCPs, or barriers to education.
• Adopt a flexible, relationship-based approach to meet individual needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Patience

DBS enhanced

Tools

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Driver preferred

Job description

SEN Tutor

Provide Personalised Support That Changes Lives

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate SEN Tutor to support children and young people across the BCP area through tailored 1:1 tuition.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll support learners who require alternative educational provision due to SEND, anxiety, school avoidance, EHCPs, or other barriers to education. Many of the students we work with benefit from a flexible, relationship-based approach that focuses on building confidence, encouraging engagement, and supporting long-term progress.

This role is ideal for tutors who understand that every learner is different and are committed to adapting their approach to meet individual needs.

Location: BCP

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Tuition

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning approaches
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, adaptable, and resilient approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across the BCP area

Who You'll Support

You'll work with learners who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and school avoidance
• EHCPs and additional educational needs
• Experiences of trauma or disrupted educationA trauma-informed approach is highly valued, with an emphasis on creating safe, consistent learning environments that help students develop trust, confidence, and positive engagement with education.