SEND Tutor

Prospero Teaching; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a patient SEND Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition to a learner in Liverpool. This role focuses on adapting lessons to individual needs and helping the learner develop academically and personally.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children or young people, a teaching qualification or tutoring experience, and the ability to create engaging, accessible lessons. DBS checks or willingness to obtain one are required.

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND is preferred.
• Ability to deliver tailored 1:1 tuition based on individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 tuition based on learner needs.
• Adapt lesson content, resources and teaching strategies.
• Establish a positive and supportive relationship with the learner.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support progress toward individual educational targets.
• Provide feedback on learner development.

Skills

Patient

Adaptable teaching

Strong communication

1:1 tutoring

Education

Teaching qualification or tutoring experience

Job description

SEND Tutor - Liverpool

Location: Liverpool

Hours: 5-15 hours per week

Start Date: October 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are seeking a patient and enthusiastic SEND Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition to a learner in Liverpool.

This opportunity would suit an experienced educator who can adapt their approach to suit individual needs and help a learner develop both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 tuition based on individual learning needs
• Adapt lesson content, resources and teaching strategies
• Establish a positive and supportive relationship with the learner
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence
• Support progress towards individual educational targets
• Provide feedback on learner development

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people
• Previous experience supporting learners with SEND
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create engaging and accessible lessons
• Relevant teaching qualification or 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