SEND Specialist Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Durham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a SEND Specialist Tutor to provide tailored one-to-one lessons for students requiring extra support. The ideal candidate will have an education-related qualification and experience with students with special educational needs. Responsibilities include creating personalized lesson plans and tracking progress while fostering a supportive learning environment. Flexible hours and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Creative, patient approach to meet the needs of students.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS registered with the online update service.
• References covering the last two years of employment or education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition for students with SEND.
• Create personalised lesson plans catering to individual learning needs.
• Track student progress and provide feedback to students and families.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that builds confidence.
• Complete daily attendance records and weekly reports.

Skills

Experience working with students with SEND

Classroom teaching experience in the UK

Patient and creative approach

Ability to build confidence in students

Education

Children-related/Education qualification (e.g., PGCE, TA qualification)

Job description

SEND Specialist Tutor

As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you will provide tailored one-to-one lessons for students who require extra support due to their SEN needs. Whether you have experience as a tutor, teacher, or have worked in a therapeutic capacity with children, your role will be to offer structure, support learning, and help rebuild routine for these students. Your sessions will be a vital part of their education while awaiting placement in a suitable school setting.

The tuition provided will replace school for these young people, with each student receiving a set number of hours during school hours, five days a week. Prospero Teaching will provide ongoing support by asking for weekly reports to monitor each pupil's progress. We offer both full-time and part-time positions.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location: Various locations across Coxhoe (DH6)
• Position: SEND Specialist Tutor
• Type of Work: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Setting: Tuition will take place either in the students home or at a community learning hub (e.g., library).
• Duration: Ongoing, until a suitable school placement is found for the student
• Hours: Flexible, 615 hours per week per student (part-time or full-time availability)
• Pay Rate: Up to GBP30 per hour (negotiable based on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition for students with SEND, focusing on fostering confidence, teaching life skills, community safety, and promoting independence.
• Create personalised lesson plans that cater to the individual learning needs of each student.
• Track student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to both students and their families.
• Foster a supportive, nurturing learning environment that encourages students to build their confidence and engage in learning.
• Complete daily attendance records and weekly reports on student progress.

Experience, Training, and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must have:

• A Children-related/Education qualification (e.g., PGCE, TA qualification, or equivalent)
• Classroom teaching experience in the UK
• A creative, patient approach, and a willingness to think outside the box to meet the needs of students
• Experience working with students with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, GLD, and challenging behaviours

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Possess an enhanced child barred list DBS registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application
• Be able to provide references covering the last two years of employment or education

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to make a positive impact, apply for this role today! For more information or to apply, call Ellen on (phone number removed).

Prospero Teaching acts as an employment business and education recruitment agency. Successful candidates will need to register with Prospero Teaching to take up this role.