Special Educational Needs Tutor

remedyrecruitmentgroup; Sutton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

remedyrecruitmentgroup is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Tutor for the Sutton area. The role involves delivering tailored tuition to children and young people with SEND, focusing on improving EHCP outcomes and educational engagement.

You will work one-to-one with learners, typically delivering 10–15 hours per week, with DBS and safeguarding obligations. The hourly pay ranges from £25 to £35, with ongoing/long-term opportunities and flexible hours up to 40 per week.

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, learner-centred tuition in person.
• Assess learning needs and create structured intervention plans.
• Support pupils toward EHCP targets and educational outcomes.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners and families.
• Create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of achievement and engagement.
• Provide regular updates to parents, carers and relevant professionals.
• Encourage independence, resilience and confidence in learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience and empathy

DBS/Willingness to obtain

Education

QTS / PGCE or equivalent

SEN qualifications or training

Job description

Special Educational Needs Tutor (Sutton SEN) Sutton, England

Salary: GBP25 - GBP35 per hour

Location:Sutton
Position:SEN Specialist Tutor
Hours:0–40 hours per week (0 hour contract)
Pay Rate:£25–£35 per hour
Contract Type:Ongoing / Long-Term

We are seeking dedicated and experienced SEN Tutors to provide personalised educational support to children and young people with a range of additional learning needs. This rewarding opportunity involves delivering tailored tuition programmes designed to help learners build confidence, re-engage with education, and achieve meaningful academic and personal progress.

Tutors will work on a one-to-one basis with learners across various age groups, delivering approximately 10–15 hours of support per student each week.

About the Role

As an SEN Specialist Tutor, you will design and deliver engaging, individualised learning sessions that reflect each learner's unique strengths, challenges, and educational goals. You will work closely with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure learning programmes align with EHCP outcomes and support long‑term development.

Students may present with a variety of needs, including:

• ADHD
• Dyslexia
• Dyscalculia
• Speech and Language Difficulties
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
• School anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, learner‑centred tuition in person.
• Assess learning needs and create structured intervention plans.
• Support pupils in working towards EHCP targets and educational outcomes.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners and their families.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of achievement and engagement.
• Provide regular updates to parents, carers, and relevant professionals.
• Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence in learning.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (minimum two years preferred).
• Strong understanding of a range of SEND profiles and effective intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Patient, adaptable, and empathetic approach.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners and improving outcomes.

Desirable Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• SEN‑related qualifications or training.
• Experience within alternative provision, outreach tuition, specialist settings, or mainstream schools supporting SEND learners.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by helping them access education in a way that works for them and supports their individual journey toward success.

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