SEN Tutor

Connex Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment firm seeks a SEN Home Tutor in the United Kingdom to support vulnerable students in a 1:1 home environment. Key responsibilities include delivering personalized lessons, fostering positive relationships, and implementing effective behaviour management strategies. Candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status or relevant experience, along with strong skills in managing behaviour and a passion for inclusive education.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Chance to make a difference in young lives

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant SEN tutoring experience.
• Experience working with children with SEN or SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons for SEN students.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils facing learning barriers.
• Implement behaviour strategies rooted in empathy.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and professionals for student support.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience working with children with SEN

Strong behaviour management skills

Patience and resilience

Job description

Overview

The SEN Home Tutor plays a vital role in re‑engaging students with learning, supporting their emotional wellbeing, and helping them achieve academic and personal success in a 1:1 home‑based environment.

Apply today if this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to individual SEN needs, often across multiple subjects.

Use creative and flexible approaches to overcome barriers to learning.

Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress regularly.

Support

Build trusting, positive relationships with pupils, many of whom may have autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, or barriers to school‑based learning.

Support pupils' emotional, social, and behavioural development.

Work closely with parents/carers to foster a supportive home‑school partnership.

Behaviour Management

Implement consistent behaviour strategies rooted in empathy and restorative practice.

Promote a safe, calm, and nurturing learning environment.

Collaboration

Liaise with parents, carers, schools, and external professionals.

Contribute to EHCP reviews, personalised plans, and reintegration or transitional support.

Safeguarding

Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Remain alert to signs of vulnerability and act promptly to protect pupils.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant SEN tutoring experience
• Experience working with children with SEN or SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for inclusive education

Desirable

• Experience in alternative provision, special education, or home tuition
• Training in trauma‑informed practice or therapeutic approaches
• Ability to teach across a range of subjects

What We Offer

A supportive and close‑knit team

Opportunities for professional development and 100+ CPD courses

A chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people

To apply, please send your CV to: email removed or call (phone number removed) and ask for Aimee

Start Date: Immediate

Drivers Preferred (not essential)

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.