SEN Tutor

Teaching Personnel; Witney; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Witney are seeking dedicated tutors to support primary or secondary pupils with SEMH and complex needs. You will provide consistent, patient guidance beyond standard lessons, tailoring approaches to each pupil while maintaining clear expectations.

Role requires 10–15 hours per week, with availability 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday. All applicants must have appropriate qualifications and safeguarding training; DBS checks are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong behaviour management with an empathetic approach.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or complex needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record and report attendance.
• Monitor and document both academic and emotional progress.
• Produce clear, professional feedback for schools and other professionals.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and record keeping.
• Be available to start in the September term.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH/complex needs experience

Written and verbal communication

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

We’re looking for dedicated, experienced tutors in the Witney area who are ready to take on a role that extends beyond academic teaching.

If you’re an educator who understands that some young people need more than just a lesson plan they need consistency, patience, and someone who genuinely understands them then we’d love to hear from you.

We receive a high volume of referrals for both primary and secondary-aged pupils, many of whom have SEMH and other complex needs.

Our primary referrals typically come from schools seeking targeted, personalised interventions.

Our secondary referrals often involve students who may:

• Be out of school or attending on reduced timetables
• Have experienced difficulties in mainstream education
• Require structured, calm, and consistent support to rebuild their confidence

Whether working with primary or secondary pupils, your role will focus on helping young people reconnect with learning at their own pace while maintaining clear direction and expectations.

• A minimum commitment of 10–15 hours per week
• Availability during core hours of 8:30am–3:30pm
• Monday to Friday availability is essential

Consistency and reliability are fundamental. The pupils we support benefit from routine, stability, and predictable support.

Professionalism and effective communication are key aspects of this role.

Tutors will be expected to:

• Accurately record and report attendance
• Monitor and document both academic and emotional progress
• Produce clear, professional feedback that can be shared with schools and other professionals
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and record keeping
• Be available to start in the September term

Your reports may contribute to discussions involving schools and external agencies, making attention to detail and clear communication essential.

We welcome applications from tutors with experience in:

• Primary or secondary schools (mainstream or specialist)
• Alternative provision
• Private tuition
• Pastoral or youth-based roles

Essential qualities include:

• Strong behaviour management with an empathetic approach
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or complex needs
• Confidence working independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resilience and emotional intelligence

Progress isn’t always reflected by a straightforward set of data.

Sometimes, progress looks like:

• A primary pupil beginning to believe in their own abilities
• A secondary student completing an entire session without disengaging
• A young person rebuilding their trust in education

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.