SEND Tutor

SENse Learning; Mid Sussex; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £35-£45 per hour

Flexible schedule: in-person, hybrid,远

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Meaningful one-to-one support

Pastoral and Pathways support

Community events

Tutor referral programme

Job summary

SENse Learning is seeking tutors/teachers to support children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs across KS1–KS5. You will deliver in-person, online, and hybrid sessions from homes and community settings with a trauma-informed approach.

Join a mission-driven team providing bespoke tutoring, with flexible scheduling, DBS facilitation, and ongoing pastoral support to help learners achieve their education goals.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) is required.
• Minimum 2+ years post-NQT teaching experience, preferably with SEND/SEMH/MLD/SLD/ PMLD in a trauma-informed approach.
• UK-based with the right to work in the UK; Enhanced DBS (facilitated if needed) and 2+ professional references.
• A child-centred, holistic approach with creativity to tailor learning for each student.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with children and young people with diverse needs.
• Provide in person, online / remote, and hybrid support to learners including SEMH and SEND.
• Plan and deliver flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring aligned to EHCP and risk assessments.
• Plan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on student progress.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Child-centred

Holistic approach

Relationship building

Flexible tutoring

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with children and young people who have a range of needs and who have often experienced significant difficulties in previous education settings.
• Provide in person, online / remote, and hybrid support to children, teenagers, and young people with SEMH and SEND needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD, and other Additional Educational Needs
• Support pupils and students, ranging from KS1 - KS5 (as appropriate for your skills), referred by local authorities and schools by planning and delivering flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring tailored to the young persons needs, EHCP, and risk assessment
• Plan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on student progress

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of post-NQT teaching experience, ideally working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or PMLD in a holistic and trauma-informed way
• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS)
• Approach: Understanding of how to work in a child-centred, holistic way; you will have the ingenuity and creativity to make the curriculum work in an individual, student-centred way.
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references
• Location: You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs
• Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment.

Hiring Status

Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing, and interviews are being arranged as applications are received.

Company Mission

At SENse Learning, we are on a mission to raise the standard of education for young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. We are increasingly supporting children and young people to challenge the barriers presented by the most complex additional needs such as PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), Complex Mental Health conditions, and EBSA. We passionately believe in the transformative power of education, and through bespoke, one-to-one lessons, our dedicated team makes a positive impact on students' lives every day. Join us and be part of our mission!

What Makes This Role Right For You

What makes this role right for you: SENse Learning is on a mission to ensure no student is left behind. At the forefront of Alternative Provision, we support children and young people to achieve their education goals by providing bespoke and holistic learning packages for all our students. Set within the students' homes and out in the community, our learning packages meet the needs of the individual students, enabling them to succeed and learn via a trauma-informed approach.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: £35 - £45 per hour
• Flexible working: Craft your own schedule with in-person, hybrid, and work-from-home teaching opportunities, agreeing lesson times with parents, carers, or schools
• Flexible hours: Flexible part-time up to full-time hours, arranged in consultation with clients and schools to suit your schedule
• Meaningful work: Provide one-to-one support to the young people that are otherwise left behind
• Pastoral and Pathways Support: SENse Learning keeps a team around you and the child
• Community and Company Events: Knowledge sharing and resources
• Referral Programme: Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals

EEO Statement

We welcome tutors from all backgrounds - our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiences

Safer Recruitment

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people.

Employment Status

• This position involves engaging with us as a self-employer tutor / teacher
• We providing guidance / signposting on accessing resources to register as self-employed if you are not registered already
• This is not a PAYE position

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience

• SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor
• Ex-Teacher

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• Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)
• Educational Psychologist (EP)
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