SEN Tutor

Rikama Education; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 27,552,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours 10–20 per week

Competitive hourly pay

Long-term placements

Consultant support

Kent County Council SEN provision

Job summary

Rikama Education is recruiting experienced SEN Tutors in Sittingbourne to provide high-quality 1:1 tuition to children with SEND, often in the family home or online.

This role offers flexible 10-20 hours weekly, with QTS/QTLS preferred, DBS Update Service required, and ongoing consultant support to help deliver personalised learning plans and progress reports.

Qualifications

• QTS / QTLS strongly preferred for role.
• Experience delivering 1:1 tuition or alternative provision.
• Strong behaviour management and differentiation skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured 1:1 SEN tuition in Sittingbourne (home-based provision).
• Support CYP with EHCPs and complex additional needs.
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet individual learning goals.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and parents.
• Provide progress reports in line with Kent County Council requirements.

Skills

1:1 tuition

Behaviour management

Differentiation

Flexible/remote delivery

Education

QTS / QTLS

Tools

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

Rikama Education is a trusted partner to Kent County Council, providing experienced SEN Tuition support to Children and Young People (CYP) across Kent. We are currently recruiting for dedicated and experienced professionals for SEN Tutor jobs in Sittingbourne,

Delivering personalised 1:1 home & virtual tuition to learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role is ideal for qualified teachers and experienced SEN specialists seeking flexible, meaningful work.

As a SEN Tutor, you will deliver between 10-20 hours of tuition per week per student as part of a young person's EHCP or care package, often working within the family home or virtually and closely alongside parents and multi-agency professionals.

The SEN Tutor Role:

• Deliver structured 1:1 SEN tuition in Sittingbourne (typically home-based provision).
• Support CYP with EHCPs and complex additional needs.
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet individual learning goals.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and parents.
• Provide progress reports in line with Kent County Council requirements.

Many of our SEN Tutor placements involve supporting learners with:

• Autism (ASD).
• ADHD.
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs).
• Anxiety and EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance).
• Moderate learning difficulties.
• Medical needs or complex profiles.

SEN Tutor Requirements:

• To be considered for this SEN Tutor position, you should have:
• QTS / QTLS (strongly preferred) OR substantial experience working as a SEN Tutor or supporting children with SEN.
• Experience delivering 1:1 tuition or alternative provision.
• Strong behaviour management and differentiation skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Apply for This SEN Tutor Job in Sittingbourne?

• Flexible working hours (10-20 hours per week).
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Long-term, consistent tuition placements.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunity to support Kent County Council SEN provision.
• Rewarding work making a big difference to disadvantaged young people.

This SEN Tutor opportunity is ideal for experienced teachers, SEN specialists, intervention teachers, or education professionals seeking SEN tuition work in Sittingbourne. If you are a passionate SEN Tutor looking for flexible home tuition work in Sittingbourne, apply today with Rikama Education.