SEN Tutor

Teaching Personnel; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking SEND Specialist Tutors in Tilbury to provide personalized support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Ideal candidates should be empathetic, patient, and have experience working with SEND. Training provided for those with relevant backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive pay and flexible working hours

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Experienced in working with SEND children (in education, care, or therapeutic settings).
• Ideally qualified with a relevant background or willing to undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized tutoring sessions tailored to students' learning plans.
• Support a variety of SEND needs using evidence-based strategies.
• Create a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with learners and families.
• Monitor progress and adjust support as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Strong communication

Adaptability in teaching

Creative teaching style

Education

Background in education, SEN support or related fields

Job description

Overview

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most | Become a SEND Specialist Tutor with TP Tutors!

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you believe every child deserves a learning experience tailored to their strengths, needs, and potential? If so, TP Tutors would love to welcome you to our team! We’re looking for dedicated, compassionate, and skilled SEND tutors to help our learners thrive – academically and beyond.

Position: SEND Specialist Tutor
Location: In person, tutoring at learners’ homes or local libraries in Tilbury

Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time – Your schedule, your choice

About TP Tutors

At TP Tutors, we believe education should be empowering for every learner. That’s why we’re committed to providing high-quality, personalised support for children with a wide range of additional needs. Whether working with students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences, our mission is to create inclusive, nurturing environments where students feel seen, supported, and confident.

If you’re a tutor with heart, patience, and a passion for inclusive education – we want to hear from you!

Your Role

• Deliver 1:1 or small group tutoring sessions tailored to each student’s individual learning plan
• Support a range of SEND needs using evidence-based strategies
• Create a calm, safe, and engaging learning environment where students can flourish
• Build strong, trusting relationships with learners and their families
• Monitor and report on progress, adjusting support as needed
• Work closely with schools, support staff, and families to ensure holistic learning

We’re Looking For Tutors Who Are

• Passionate about supporting children with SEND
• Patient, empathetic, and able to adapt teaching to meet diverse needs
• Experienced in working with SEND children (in education, care, or therapeutic settings)
• Creative and flexible in their teaching style
• Strong communicators who can collaborate with families and professionals
• Ideally qualified with a background in education, SEN support, or related fields (though we provide training too!)

Why Join TP Tutors?

• Competitive pay and flexible working hours
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children who need it most
• Work that feels meaningful – every single day

If you\'re ready to help SEND learners achieve their potential and grow in confidence, we’d love to welcome you on board.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.