SEND Specialist Tutor

Prospero Teaching; St Helens; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a qualified SEND Specialist Tutor to provide personalized support for a Year 8 student in St Helens. The ideal candidate will have QTS or equivalent, experience with SEND students, and the creativity and patience required for effective teaching. The position is available for both part-time and full-time arrangements, with an hourly rate of £30. This role is critical for supporting students with additional needs.

Benefits

Access to free accredited training courses

Support with interview preparation

Assistance with lesson planning

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working in UK classrooms and with SEND students.
• Ability to engage creatively and patiently with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 8 student.
• Develop engaging lesson plans tailored to the student's needs.

Skills

Experience with SEND students

Creativity

Patience

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Opportunity

Prospero Teaching are partnered with Local Councils and SEND teams throughout the UK. We provide educational support to individuals who are currently out of mainstream education, those seeking additional support and individuals with SEND.

We are currently looking for a qualified and experienced SEND Specialist Tutor to provide 1:1 support to a Year 8 student based in St Helens.

Due to the nature of the support, applicants must have a background and strong understanding of SEN – particularly ASD, ADHD, SEMH and Sensory needs.

Position Details

• Location – St Helens
• Position – SEND Specialist Tutor
• Type of work – Contract
• Start date – ASAP
• End date – Ongoing
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time/part time – Part time and full time depending on availability
• Hourly rate – 30.00
• Hours – 25 hours per week

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Have experience working with SEND students
• UK classroom teaching experience
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside the box

Eligibility

• 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
• Provide two professional child‑related references

Application

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV or alternatively email [email removed]. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Benefits

• Access to free accredited training courses for teachers and support staff, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development
• Support with interview preparation so you're fully prepared and confident to interview for your next role
• Support with lesson planning and classroom management to help you create stimulating and varied lessons

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Ideally, you already have a full DBS on the update service, but if not, we can process a new one.