SEN Tutor - Erith

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated KS1 SEN Specialist Tutor to provide tailored support for a young student with Autism in London. This part-time role involves delivering personalized sessions to enhance literacy, numeracy, and social skills while collaborating with families and professionals. Ideal candidates have experience with ASD and strong communication strategies. A fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child's educational journey.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children with ASD and additional needs.
• Strong understanding of KS1 curriculum, early communication strategies, and SEMH interventions.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised sessions in early literacy, speech and language, and numeracy.
• Support social communication and interaction skills.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviours.
• Track progress and contribute to regular updates on the student's development.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children with ASD

Understanding of KS1 curriculum

Ability to engage young learners

Experience with emotional regulation strategies

Education

Formal teaching or SEN qualifications (e.g. QTS, Level 3+ SEN)

Tools

Knowledge of PECS

Knowledge of Makaton

Job description

Job Title: KS1 SEN Specialist Tutor - Literacy, Numeracy & Social Development

Location: Erith, Bexleyheath, London

Pay Rate: 25- 35 per hour

Hours: 15 hours per week

Job Type: Temporary Part-Time Term-Time Role

Prospero Teaching is looking for a nurturing and experienced SEN Specialist Tutor to support a KS1 student in Erith on a 1:1 basis. This student has a diagnosis of Autism (ASD) and requires tailored support in key developmental areas including literacy, speech and language, numeracy, social interaction, and SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health).

This is a rewarding role for a tutor with a calm, consistent, and child-centred approach, able to work closely with families and professionals to help the student reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, personalised sessions in early literacy, speech and language, and basic numeracy, aligned with the student's developmental level.
• Support social communication and interaction skills using visual aids, role-play, and real-life scenarios.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviours through nurturing, structured strategies.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials in line with ASD best practices and any EHCP targets.
• Work closely with parents/carers and professionals to ensure consistent, holistic support.
• Track progress and contribute to regular updates on the student's development.

Requirements:

• Experience working with primary-aged children with ASD and additional needs.
• Strong understanding of KS1 curriculum, early communication strategies, and SEMH interventions.
• Ability to engage a young learner in creative and interactive ways.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Background in SEN education, Speech and Language, or Early Years/KS1.
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, visual schedules, or Zones of Regulation.
• Formal teaching or SEN qualifications (e.g. QTS, Level 3+ SEN, SaLT assistant experience).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate SEN tutor to make a meaningful impact in a young learner's educational and personal development journey.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency for this role. All applicants must pass safeguarding and vetting procedures prior to starting. Supporting the welfare and development of children is at the heart of what we do.