SEND Tutor (SLCN EYFS) - East London

AP Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Baseline toolkit with resources

Training sessions by Head of Education

CPD opportunities

Tutor platform with trainings

Dedicated Education Coordinator

Easy onboarding

Continuing placement referrals

Job summary

AP Education is recruiting SEND Tutors to provide face-to-face 1:1 support for EYFS learners with SLCN in East London. You will deliver core subjects or SEND-adaptive teaching and implement positive behaviour strategies to meet each child’s needs.

The role involves baseline assessments, progress reporting, and collaboration with external professionals to support transitions to suitable education settings. Flexible, term-time hours offer meaningful impact and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SLCN requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• Experience supporting young people who are pre or non verbal.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face 1:1 support, working with learners from EYFS.
• Provide core subjects (Maths, English) or SEND-specific adaptive teaching.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals (SALT, OT, Social Workers) for multi-agency collaboration.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings.

Skills

SEND/SLCN experience

Education background

Pre/verbal support

Makaton/BSL helpful

QTS or HLTA preferred

Strong communication

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

Tools

Job description

SEND Tutor (SLCN EYFS) - East London

Location: East London (Whitechapel, Bow, Docklands)

Hourly Rate: £25-£35.00

Flexible Hours: Up to 30 per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in (AREA) and the surrounding regions with experience supporting young people with SLCN including pre verbal and/or non verbal learners.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SLCN (Speech Language Communication Needs)
• Pre or non verbal

• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

You Ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from EYFS. Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English) or SEND-specific adaptive teaching
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner s individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SLCN requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• Experience supporting young people who are pre or non verbal
• Makaton or BSL experience would be helpful but not essential
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.