SEND Specialist Tutor, Somerset

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

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Specialist Tutor to provide 1:1 bespoke tuition for students in Somerset with special educational needs. The role requires strong classroom experience and a creative approach to re-engage pupils who are struggling. Part-time hours are flexible, with a pay rate of £25 per hour. Candidates must hold QTS or equivalent and have experience with challenging behaviour in the classroom. Application requires an enhanced DBS and two professional references.

Qualifications

• Must have UK classroom teaching experience.
• Should be creative and patient, willing to think outside of the box.
• Experience working with challenging behaviour and disengaged pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 lessons to bridge gaps in pupils’ education.
• Support and re-engage pupils in their learning.
• Submit weekly reports on pupil progress.

Skills

Classroom teaching experience

Ability to engage with challenging behaviour

Creativity

Patience

Education

QTS or equivalent

Tools

PECS/Makaton training

Job description

SEND Specialist Tutor Job - 1:1, Somerset

Prospero Teaching is looking for SEND Specialist Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to young people with SEND that cannot currently access mainstream education.

The Opportunity

We are looking for inspirational tutors around Somerset to support children and young people with SEND. Many children with SEND have been disengaged with their learning, and we support pupils who have struggled to stay in the classroom, feel too anxious to go to school or whose needs aren't sufficiently supported at school.

As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver a 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupils’ education and boost attainment levels. You may be an experienced tutor or teacher, or have experience working with children in a therapeutic way. One of your aims will be to support and re‑engage a pupil in their learning, offer structure back into their daily routine, continue their educational development and return to school.

The tuition replaces school for these young people and is normally part‑time, 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.

Contract / Position Details

• Location – Various locations across Somerset
• Position – SEND Specialist Tutor
• Type of work – Contract
• Start date – ASAP
• Duration – Until the pupil is able to reintegrate into a mainstream/special school
• End date – N/A (if applicable)
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full‑time/part‑time – Part time (minimum 10 hours per week, per student)
• Minimum rate of pay – £25 per hour (negotiable)
• Hours – Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience
• PECS/Makaton training preferred but not essential
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with challenging behaviour and disengaged pupils

Eligibility Requirements

• 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

Apply Now. To find out more or apply for this SEND Specialist Tutor position, please send your CV to (url removed).

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.