SEND Specialist - Gateshead

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

Science Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced SEND Specialist Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 lessons for students with complex needs in Gateshead. You will work either in the student's home or in the community, supporting KS3/KS4 students with ASD, ADHD, GAD and other neurodiverse needs.

Successful tutors are passionate about inclusive education, adaptable in their teaching approach, and able to modify lesson plans as pupils progress.

Qualifications

• UK classroom teaching experience in a school setting.
• Experience working with students with SEND including ASD and ADHD.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and DBS clearance or willingness to obtain DBS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 or small group tuition for SEND students.
• Develop personalised lesson plans addressing learning gaps.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to students and families.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly progress reports.

Skills

UK classroom teaching experience

SEND experience

Adapt teaching methods

Education

Tutoring KS3/KS4 science

Job description

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

Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced SEND Specialist Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 lessons for students with a range of complex needs, including reduced mobility, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and other neurodiverse or additional learning needs.

Successful tutors will be passionate about inclusive education, adaptable in their teaching approach, and confident in modifying lesson plans as students progress.

You will create a supportive, engaging learning environment that enables every student to develop confidence, achieve their potential, and make meaningful academic progress.

Location

Gateshead

Position

Type of work

Contract

ASAP

Setting

either within the student's home or in the community (learning hub/library)

Duration

Until the pupil is able to find a suitable school placement

Contract type

Temporary

Full-time/part-time availability, ranging from 2-30 hours p/w per student

Rate of pay

up to £30 per hour (negotiable)

Your role with us

Deliver one-to-one or tuition supporting students with SEND, focusing on building confidence, helping to adapt the students' methods of learning and focusing on Key stage 3 and Key stage 4 level education.

Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.

Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.

Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Possess UK classroom teaching experience
• Have experience working with students with SEND including ASD, ADHD, GLD and challenging behaviours
• To be eligible for this role, the potential SEND Specialist 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
• Have a background in Tutoring Key stage 3 or Key Stage 4 level science
• Be able to reference the last two years of education/employment