SEN Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Specialist Tutor in Salford to support students unable to attend school. This role involves designing personalized educational packages and helping re-engage learners with special needs, such as ASD and ADHD. The position is flexible, offering both part-time and full-time hours, with a pay rate of GBP25 per hour. Ideal candidates will have teaching qualifications and experience with SEN students. Ongoing professional development is provided.

Benefits

Accredited CPD courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working with students, especially those with SEN.
• Experience with students having ASD, ADHD, SEMH difficulties.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver bespoke educational packages for students.
• Support and re-engage students who have been out of education.
• Monitor progress to ensure effective educational outcomes.

Skills

Working with students with SEN

Engagement techniques

Personalized education plans

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Specialist Tutor to support students in Havering who are unable to attend school. As a 1:1 tutor, you will design and deliver bespoke educational packages tailored to each students individual needs, aiming to bridge educational gaps and boost engagement. This role offers a flexible, personalised teaching environment outside the traditional classroom setting, making it ideal for experienced educators seeking a more individualised approach.

You will be working with students who have often been out of education for a significant period, leading to low confidence and poor engagement. Your main responsibility will be to re‑engage these young learners, restore their confidence, and provide structure to their learning routines. Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor progress and ensure effective educational outcomes.

The role requires working with students with a range of complex needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH difficulties, and specific learning disabilities.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Various locations across Salford
• Position: SEN Specialist Tutor
• Type of work: Contract
• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Dependent on the needs of each student
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full-time/Part-time: Flexible (both part‑time and full‑time options available)
• Rate of pay: GBP25 per hour (depending on experience)
• Hours: Flexible, ranging from 1 to 3 hours per session

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications: QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or equivalent (specialist SEN training is highly desirable)
• Experience: At least 6 months experience working with students, particularly those with SEN (special educational needs)
• Experience with Specific Needs: Experience supporting students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties
• Safeguarding: Up-to-date Safeguarding training (issued in the last year, desirable but not essential)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate, or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years

If you are interested in this role, please send your up‑date CV. 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 need to pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before starting the role. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

PROSPERO TEACHING OFFERS

• Accredited Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEN strategies
• In‑house Training and Development Team to support professional growth