Special Education Needs Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate SEN/SEND Tutors to transform the educational experiences of young people with diverse needs. This role involves providing personalized tutoring in core subjects while fostering a supportive and trauma-informed learning environment. The ideal candidates will have professional teaching qualifications and experience with SEND, SEMH, MLD, or SLD. This flexible position offers part-time to full-time hours, with opportunities for remote work, ensuring that educators are well-supported throughout their placements. Join a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable learners.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work opportunities

CPD and upskilling opportunities

Dedicated support team

Community for sharing resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience with SEND.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored tuition in Maths, English, or Science.
• Planning engaging sessions and completing lesson reports.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Knowledge of SEND

Planning and Organization

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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Special Education Needs Teacher, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Targeted Provision Ltd

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

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

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 West Yorkshire.

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 for remote jobs and online teaching assignments, work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to ensure every placement is successful
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices, resources, and tips
• Being part of a child-centred company committed to transforming 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 in their educational and social-emotional journey through flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities:

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

SEN / SEND Tutor requirements:

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

It is a strict requirement to promote health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people, following safeguarding policies at all times.

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:

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

Applying:

We look forward to your CV outlining your relevant skills and experience.

We respond within two weeks to successful applicants. We value diversity, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds, including minority groups, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, refugees, migrants, and those with mental health conditions.

All candidates must pass our Safer Recruitment process before consideration.

Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Roles often held by highly relevant candidates include:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other roles from therapeutic and learning support backgrounds include:

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change, please apply.