Special Needs Tutor

Tradewind Recruitment; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate SEND Tutor for a school in Trafford. This role involves delivering personalized tutoring and supporting students with various educational needs. The successful candidate will have experience with SEND and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment and flexible working arrangements, focusing on making a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Supportive and welcoming environment

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities to make a meaningful difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Patience, flexibility, and nurturing in approach.
• Strong behaviour support and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised, needs-led tutoring aligned with EHCP targets.
• Support pupils with literacy, numeracy, functional skills, and life skills.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience

Strong communication skills

Job description

SEND Tutor Required - Trafford

We are an SEND school in Trafford seeking experienced and compassionate SEND tutors to work with our pupils on a 1:1 and small‑group basis.

Special educational needs & disabilities of our pupils

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Moderate to complex learning difficulties
• Speech, language, and communication needs
• Social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH)

The role will involve

• Delivering personalised, needs‑led tutoring aligned with EHCP targets
• Supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy, functional skills, and life skills
• Using calm, structured, and trauma‑informed approaches
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
• Adapting learning to meet individual needs and promote engagement

The successful candidate will

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Be patient, flexible, and nurturing in their approach
• Have strong behaviour support and communication skills
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS
• Be available during the school day (term time)

We offer

• A supportive and welcoming school environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to pupils' lives

📍 Location: Trafford

📩 To apply or request further information, please contact us at (url removed)