Special Education Needs Tutor

JR United Kingdom; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN/SEND Tutors to transform the educational experiences of vulnerable young learners in West Sussex. This role offers the opportunity to provide tailored, one-on-one support in core subjects like Maths, English, or Science, while working flexibly to meet the diverse needs of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in the lives of at-risk youth through creative and trauma-informed tutoring methods. Join a passionate team committed to raising educational standards and supporting children's well-being in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote job opportunities

Access to CPD suite

Dedicated support team

Community of tutors

Qualifications

• Professional Teaching Qualifications required.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching Skills

Knowledge of SEND

Holistic Tutoring

Safeguarding Knowledge

Mentoring Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teaching Experience

Job description

Special Education Needs Tutor, Chichester

Client:

Targeted Provision Ltd

Location:

West Sussex

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

21

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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 Sussex.

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 (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 Sussex.

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. 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
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better

The SEN / SEND Tutor role:

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• Supporting young people referred by local authorities and schools in their educational and social-emotional journey
• Providing support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing holistic and engaging sessions that meet the needs of the young person
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

SEN / SEND Tutor requirements:

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• Must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

Applying:

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

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

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background 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 with us.