Special Education Needs Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate SEN/SEND Tutors to transform the educational experience of young people with additional needs. This rewarding role involves providing tailored 1:1 tutoring in subjects like Maths, English, or Science, focusing on the unique needs of each student. With flexible working hours and extensive professional development opportunities, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to improving educational outcomes for vulnerable learners. If you are a qualified teacher eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote job opportunities

CPD and upskilling access

Dedicated support team

Community of tutors for resource sharing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience with SEND.
• Ability to promote health, safety, and wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Planning engaging sessions tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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Client:

Targeted Provision Ltd

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN / SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs required in Cheshire.

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Cheshire.

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

What we offer our SEN / SEND Tutors:

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• Invitation to join our tutor community, where best practices, resources, and tips are shared
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to improving support for vulnerable young people

The SEN / SEND Tutor role:

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• Supporting young people referred by local authorities and schools, addressing their educational and social-emotional needs
• Delivering flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring to support their development

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning each teaching/tutoring/mentoring session
• Providing holistic, engaging sessions tailored to needs and promoting progress
• Completing reports and providing feedback on progress

SEN / SEND Tutor requirements:

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other needs
• Understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available if needed)
• Two professional references
• Based in the UK with the right to work, even for remote assignments

Ability to promote health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people is essential, following safeguarding policies at all times.

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term placements
• Contract for service paid via PAYE
• No set work amount or expenses coverage
• Insurance covers your work for us
• This is not a self-employed position

Applying:

We look forward to your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volume, responses may take up to two weeks. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, especially from minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, and mental health communities, to apply. Safer Recruitment policies are strictly followed, and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Roles often held by highly relevant candidates include:

• SENCo, SLD/MLD Teacher, Autism/ADHD Support Teacher, Intervention Specialist, Ex-Teacher

Other relevant roles include:

• Learning Support Assistant, Educational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Inclusion Coordinator

If you meet these requirements and are considering a career change, consider applying with us.