SEND Specialist Tutor

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking SEND Specialist Tutors in Washington, UK. The role involves delivering one-to-one or small group tuition for students with Special Educational Needs. Candidates must have UK teaching experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers flexible hours, up to £30 per hour, aimed at fostering student independence and confidence in their learning. Tutors will create and implement personalized lesson plans and monitor student progress with regular feedback.

Qualifications

• UK classroom teaching experience is essential.
• Experience working with students with SEND including ASD, ADHD, and GLD.
• Ability to reference the last two years of education/employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition supporting students with SEND.
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Create a supportive learning environment.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

Skills

Creative thinking

Patience

Experience with SEND

Education

Children related/Education qualification

Job description

SEND Specialist Tutor

Prospero Teaching are 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) in the Washington area.

Opportunity

As a SEND Specialist 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 – Various locations across Washington - NE37
• Position – SEND Specialist Tutor
• Type of work – Contract
• Start date – ASAP
• Setting – either within the students 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 6‑15 hours p/w per student
• Rate of pay – up to GBP30 per hour (negotiable)

Your role with us:

• Deliver one‑to‑one or small group tuition supporting students with SEND, 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 of the SEND Specialist Tutor:

• 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 SEND including ASD, ADHD, GLD and challenging behaviours

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

Apply Now

Apply for this SEND Specialist Tutor position or call (phone number removed) to find out more, ask for Ellen. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.