SEN Tutor. Job in Eastbourne Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Eastbourne is seeking a passionate Tutor to support young people with special educational needs. The role involves delivering tailored tuition, developing personalized learning plans, and fostering resilience and confidence in students. Ideal candidates should have experience working with young learners, alongside essential safeguarding training. Flexible hours and the option for varied full-time or part-time responsibilities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people.
• Experience of working with learners with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised learning plans to meet individual needs.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups, adapting strategies for complex requirements.
• Encourage positive behavior and emotional well-being.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Understanding of special educational needs (SEN)

Ability to develop personalised learning plans

Strong communication skills

Job description

Prospero Teaching you passionate about education and making a difference? We have multiple opportunities for experienced Tutors to support young people in the Brighton area. This is a rewarding role where you can help learners overcome challenges and achieve their potential.

About the Role

You will provide tailored tuition to students who may have additional needs, including:

• SEN (Special Educational Needs)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)
• Trauma
• At risk of PEX (Permanent Exclusion)

Your sessions will focus on building confidence, improving engagement, and supporting academic progress.

As a Tutor, You Will:

• Deliver personalised learning plans to meet individual needs
• Work 1:1 or in small groups, adapting strategies for complex requirements
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

As a Tutor, you will:

• Deliver personalised sessions tailored to the learner's needs.
• Provide consistent and supportive mentoring to help build emotional resilience and self-confidence.
• Develop and implement a Personalised Communication Plan using preferred signals (e.g., hand gestures, cards, emojis, words).
• Practice communication strategies in calm situations to build familiarity and trust.

Position

Position -Tutor

Contract Details

• Contract or position start date - ASAP
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A
• Full time/part-time - Varied
• Hours - Various/ flexible hours

Essential & Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people
• Experience of working with learners with SEN

Eligibility

• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)