Severe SEN Tutor

Supply Staff Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

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 in the Southampton area.

The role targets learners with severe learning difficulties and complex behavioural, communication or sensory needs, requiring a resilient and adaptable educator with strong safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children or young people with severe/complex SEN.
• Experience supporting students with EHCPs is essential.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Able to work independently in home environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-to-one sessions tailored to each student's needs.
• Support students with severe and complex SEN, including ASD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ADHD, non-verbal communication needs.
• Work in line with EHCP targets and specialist strategies.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet sensory and emotional needs.
• Build positive 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.

Skills

Experience with severe/complex SEN

Behaviour management

Independent working

Empathy & resilience

Communication with families

Education

PGCE and/or QTS

Tools

MAPA training

Team Teach

Job description

Severe SEN Tutor (Specialist Home-Based Support)

Southampton 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
• Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week

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