SEN Tutor - South Durham

Prospero Teaching; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a SEN Tutor to work in the South Durham area (Bishop Auckland). The role involves delivering 1:1 or small group tuition for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) during school hours, with hours spanning 6-15 per week per student.

The position is contract/temporary, with up to £30 per hour and flexible full-time/part-time arrangements. Tutors will create lesson plans, monitor progress, and submit weekly reports.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering SEN tutoring in 1:1 or small groups.
• Ability to create, plan and deliver tailored lessons.
• Comfortable working with children with SEN and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition supporting students with SEN, focusing on confidence, life skills and independence.
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans addressing individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students and families.
• Create a supportive learning environment to rebuild confidence in learning.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

Skills

SEN Tutoring

1:1 Tutoring

Small group tuition

Behaviour management

Education

Children related/Education qualification

UK classroom teaching experience

Job description

SEN Tutor - South Durham (Bishop Auckland area)

Prospero Teaching are partnered with Local Councils, SEN teams and Schools throughout the UK. We have a high demand for one-to-one or small group SEN Tutors who have experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the South Durham area.

The Opportunity

As a SEN Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 lessons that are tailored to each individual student. You may be an experienced tutor or teacher or have experience of working with children in a therapeutic way. One of your aims will be to support the pupil in their learning, offer structure back into their daily routine and continue their educational development until a suitable placement is found.

The tuition is replacing school for these young people and each individual is commissioned for a certain amount of hours, taking place during school hours, five days a week. Prospero will work with you closely to monitor the progression with each pupil by asking you to submit weekly reports. We can accommodate both part time and full time hours.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location - South Durham area
• Position - SEN Tutor
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Setting - either within the student's home or in the community (learning hub/library)
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full-time/part-time availability, ranging from 6-15hours p/w per student
• Rate of pay - up to £30 per hour (negotiable)

Your role with us:

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition supporting students with SEN, focusing on building confidence, teaching life skills, how to safely access the community, simple cooking and fostering independence
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
• Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students re-build their confidence in learning.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Children related/Education qualification
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with students with SEN including various learning difficulties and challenging behaviours

To be eligible for this role, the potential SEN Tutor must:

• Hold the 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
• Be able to reference the last two years of education/employment