Severe SEN Tutor — In-Home, One-to-One Support

Catering; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Catering in Bournemouth is seeking a Severe SEN Tutor to provide specialist one-to-one home-based support for students with complex needs. You will work with EHCP targets and adapt methods for sensory and emotional needs, building trust with families.

Minimum 2 years’ experience with severe/complex SEN is required, along with EHCP experience and strong behaviour management. Flexible school-hour availability and a UK driving licence are preferred.

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, 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.

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.

Skills

SEN experience

EHCP knowledge

Behaviour management

Independent working

Driving licence

Education

PGCE or QTS

SEN qualifications or relevant therapeutic training

Experience in specialist settings

Job description

Catering in Bournemouth is seeking a Severe SEN Tutor to provide specialist one-to-one home-based support for students with complex needs. You will work with EHCP targets and adapt methods for sensory and emotional needs, building trust with families.

Minimum 2 years’ experience with severe/complex SEN is required, along with EHCP experience and strong behaviour management. Flexible school-hour availability and a UK driving licence are preferred.