SEND Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a SEND Tutor for 1:1 tuition in Wigan, starting September 2026. The role offers 5-15 hours per week and ongoing commitment, with a focus on creating a calm, supportive learning environment tailored to the learner’s needs.

This position suits an educator who adapts sessions to individual requirements and supports academic and personal development. Applicants should have experience with children/young people and SEND, plus strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Previous experience supporting learners with SEND.
• Patient, flexible and encouraging approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tuition.
• Plan sessions around the learner's individual needs.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources.
• Encourage positive engagement with education.
• Build confidence, independence and learning routines.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND tutoring

Education

Teaching qualification or tutoring experience

Job description

SEND Tutor - Wigan

Location: Wigan
Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are seeking a committed and empathetic SEND Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition to a learner in Wigan.

This role would suit an educator who can create a calm and supportive learning environment, adapt sessions to individual needs and help the learner develop both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tuition
• Plan sessions around the learner's individual needs
• Adapt teaching methods and resources
• Encourage positive engagement with education
• Build confidence, independence and learning routines
• Monitor progress and provide feedback

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people
• Previous experience supporting learners with SEND
• Patient, flexible and encouraging approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Teaching qualification or relevant tutoring experience desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional child-related references

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