Special Education Needs Tutor

TieTalent; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support provider is seeking qualified SEN/SEND Tutors to offer personalized tuition to vulnerable learners in Norwich. This role involves flexible, part-time to full-time hours, focusing on Maths, English, and Science for students with diverse educational needs. Candidates should have a passion for transforming lives and possess the relevant teaching qualifications and experience. Join a dedicated team committed to improving educational support for young individuals.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Extensive CPD opportunities

Support team for tutors

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience required.
• Experience working with learners with Additional Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tuition in Maths, English, or Science to young people with SEND.
• Plan engaging tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Complete lesson reports and feedback on progress.

Skills

Passion for transforming lives

Experience with SEND

Holistic tutoring methods

Team collaboration

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

Overview

Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN / SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs required in Norfolk. 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 / SEND, as well as SEMH and other needs such as MLD and SLD. We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at‑risk, and vulnerable learners in Norfolk. 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 ideal for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who prefer 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with diverse learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma‑informed manner to raise engagement and improve their educational journey.

What we offer SEN / SEND Tutors

• Flexible part‑time up to full‑time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional remote and online teaching opportunities
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child and ensuring success
• Invitation to join our tutor community to share best practice, resources, and tips
• Being part of a child‑centred company committed to transforming support for vulnerable learners

The SEN / SEND Tutor role

• Provide Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD/SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• Young people are referred by local authorities and schools and will require support in their educational and social‑emotional journey
• Provide support via flexible and holistic trauma‑informed tutoring and mentoring

Tutor tasks and responsibilities

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing holistic and engaging sessions that meet needs and advance educational and social‑emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress

Tutor requirements

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with learners with SEND, SEMH, MLD/SLD, and 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
• Based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, including for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you can work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies at all times.

Employment status

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, providing short‑term engagements as they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and 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 / 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 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. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as refugees, migrants, and people with disabilities. It is integral to our mission that tutors come from diverse backgrounds so they can relate to our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass our recruitment process to ensure suitability to work with children and young people. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience

Individuals with highly relevant teaching experience often have held the following roles:

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

Other relevant 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 consider applying with us.