Severe SEN Tutor

Supply Staff Limited; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home-based visits

Job summary

Supply Staff Limited is seeking a compassionate Severe SEN Tutor to provide specialist one-to-one support for students with complex needs in their homes around the Bournemouth area. This role suits an experienced practitioner with a solid background in ASD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH, and related behaviours.

You will adapt teaching methods, maintain EHCP targets, and build trusted relationships with families. Flexible hours, delivery during school terms, and competitive hourly rates are offered to reflect

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children or young people with severe or complex SEN.
• Experience supporting students with EHCPs is essential.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Confident managing challenging behaviours and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-to-one sessions tailored to each student's needs and abilities.
• Support students with severe and complex SEN (ASD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ADHD) and related needs.
• Work with EHCP targets and implement specialist strategies.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet sensory and emotional needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and families.
• Encourage engagement, confidence, independence and emotional regulation.
• Provide progress updates and session feedback as required.
• Deliver face-to-face support within students' homes.

Skills

SEN tutoring

Behaviour management

One-to-one support

Education

PGCE or QTS preferred

Job description

Severe SEN Tutor (Specialist Home-Based Support)

Bournemouth Area Needed.

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and highly experienced Severe SEN Tutor to provide specialist one-to-one support for students with complex additional needs in their homes. This role is suited to someone with a strong background in supporting children and young people with severe learning difficulties and complex behavioural, communication, or sensory needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised and engaging one-to-one sessions tailored to each student's individual needs and abilities
• Support students with severe and complex SEN, including ASD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ADHD, non-verbal communication needs, and challenging behaviours
• Work in line with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), implementing targets and specialist strategies
• Adapt teaching methods, communication styles, and resources to meet sensory and emotional needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and families
• Encourage engagement, confidence, independence, and emotional regulation
• Provide progress updates and session feedback where required
• Deliver face-to-face support within students' homes

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children or young people with severe or complex SEN
• Experience supporting students with EHCPs is essential
• Strong understanding of behaviour management, emotional regulation, and differentiated learning approaches
• Confident managing challenging behaviours and working independently
• Comfortable working in home environments on a one-to-one basis
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport preferred
• Flexible availability during school hours

Desirable Qualifications

• PGCE and/or QTS
• Team Teach, MAPA, or other behaviour support training
• SEN specialist qualifications or relevant therapeutic training
• Experience working within specialist schools, alternative provisions, or outreach services

Additional

£25-£40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Working Hours

Flexible hours available

Sessions primarily delivered during school hours

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable learners and making a lasting impact through personalised education and care