SEN Tutor

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent specialist school in Trowbridge is seeking a passionate part-time tutor to support students with diverse and complex needs. The ideal candidate will have a recognised teaching qualification and a strong commitment to nurturing individual growth through tailored educational sessions. Join a team dedicated to empowering young people in a flexible and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Structured CPD and professional development opportunities

Small class sizes

Support from experienced colleagues

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience in teaching secondary-aged learners, preferably in an SEN setting.
• Understanding of SEMH or SEND needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, structured lessons that support long-term understanding.
• Set personalised learning targets for each learner.
• Adapt planning for diverse special educational needs.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Flexibility

Positive behaviour support

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

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Are you a passionate and creative educator seeking a flexible, impactful teaching role? We’re recruiting on behalf of a supportive and inclusive independent specialist school in Trowbridge for a part-time tutor to join their post-16 provision.

This unique role offers an incredible opportunity to support young people with diverse and complex needs, helping them re-engage with learning, develop life skills and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and dynamic setting.

The Role:

As a part-time teacher in this forward-thinking post-16 team, you’ll plan and deliver tailored sessions to small groups of students. Your lessons will focus on academic development, personal growth and social-emotional learning, designed around each student’s individual journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver creative, structured lessons that support long-term understanding
• Set personalised learning targets based on each learner’s starting point
• Adapt planning to meet a wide range of special educational needs (SEN)
• Help students build self-esteem, resilience and effective behaviour strategies
• Contribute to a collaborative, pastoral-first school culture

This setting embraces flexibility, curiosity and holistic education - blending academics with vocational and outdoor learning experiences.

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for a qualified teacher or experienced tutor who thrives on making a difference. Ideally, you will:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE)
• Have experience teaching secondary-aged learners, preferably in an SEN or alternative provision
• Bring creativity, patience and flexibility to your teaching approach
• Understand and apply positive behaviour support techniques
• Be passionate about supporting young people with SEMH or SEND needs
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (insured for business use)

Why Join This School?

This school is part of a nationwide network of specialist provisions, known for its therapeutic approach and commitment to student wellbeing. You’ll join a dedicated, close-knit team that values empathy, autonomy and the belief that every learner deserves a second chance.

You’ll benefit from:

• A values-led, emotionally intelligent school culture
• Structured CPD and professional development opportunities
• Small class sizes and strong student-staff relationships
• Support from experienced colleagues who genuinely care

If you’re a dedicated educator who wants to empower young people to thrive in education and life, this could be the ideal part-time teaching role for you!

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay