SEND Specialist Tutor - Herefordshire

Prospero Teaching; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency in Herefordshire is seeking passionate 1:1 SEND Tutors to support children not in mainstream education. Tutors will plan personalized sessions, promote emotional wellbeing, and assist with educational progression. QTS or tutoring qualifications preferred. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay of GBP25 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with children facing barriers to education.
• Training in PECS or Makaton is beneficial.
• Ability to encourage emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised sessions tailored to each learner’s needs.
• Encourage re-engagement in learning.
• Support educational progression towards reintegration into school.

Skills

Prior experience teaching or supporting children with SEND

Confidence working independently

Skilled in managing challenging behaviours

Education

QTS or relevant tutoring/educational qualifications

Job description

1:1 SEND Tutor Herefordshire

Inspire. Support. Educate. Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate and dedicated 1:1 SEND Tutors to work with young people across Herefordshire who are currently not in mainstream education. These bespoke tuition sessions are designed to meet individual needs and reignite a love of learning.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people who face significant barriers to education. Many of the pupils we support have SEND, experience anxiety, or have become disengaged from traditional classroom settings. As a 1:1 tutor, you will play a vital role in helping them regain confidence, routine, and educational progress.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering personalised sessions tailored to each learner’s needs.
• Encouraging re‑engagement in learning and promoting emotional wellbeing.
• Supporting educational progression with the ultimate goal of reintegration into school.
• Sessions typically run part‑time during the school day and are scheduled based on family availability. Progress is tracked through weekly reports submitted to Prospero Teaching.

Key Details:

• Location: Across Herefordshire – Hereford (Central & Surrounding Villages), North Herefordshire (Leominster & Kington Area), East Herefordshire (Bromyard & Whitbourne Area), South Herefordshire (Ross‑on‑Wye & Golden Valley), West Herefordshire (Hay‑on‑Wye & Border Villages).
• Role: SEND Tutor (1:1)
• Contract type: Temporary (part‑time, minimum 10 hours per week)
• Start date: Immediate
• Duration: Ongoing until pupil transitions back into school
• Hourly rate: From GBP25 per hour (dependent on delivery and experience)
• Schedule: Flexible within school hours, Mon‑Fri

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• QTS or relevant tutoring/educational qualifications.
• Prior experience teaching or supporting children with SEND.
• Confidence working independently and creatively.
• Skilled in managing challenging behaviours.
• Training in PECS, Makaton or therapeutic approaches (beneficial but not essential).

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Two professional references covering child‑related experience.

Ready to Apply?

Please send your CV or enquiry to (url removed) to learn more or express your interest.

Prospero Teaching is an employment business and educational recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.