Special needs Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a SEN Tutor in the Greater London area. This temporary, part-time role offers flexible hours and 1:1 tuition focusing on Functional Skills, Maths, and English for looked after children or students with EHCPs.

The tutor will adapt lessons to individual needs, liaise with families and professionals, and contribute to a supportive learning environment. DBS check is required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with children or young people with SEN in an educational or therapeutic setting.
• Experience teaching or supporting Functional Skills and/or core subjects (Maths or English).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check required or willingness to undertakе one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 tuition in Functional Skills, Maths, and/or English.
• Support learners with SEN including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, global development delay and communication difficulties.
• Design and deliver individualised lesson plans aligned with EHCPs or identified needs.
• Build trust and engage students with a calm, consistent approach.
• Liaise with parents, carers and professionals for coordinated support.

Skills

SEN experience

Functional Skills

Maths

English

Job description

SEN Tutor:

Location: Bexley

Pay Rate: 25- 30 per hour
Job Type: Temporary Part-Time Flexible Hours- choose between morning, noon or evening sessions.

Here at Prospero, we work with local councils to support them in providing tuition for looked after children and/or students with EHCP's.

We are looking for passionate tutors eager to make a difference - please see below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 tuition in Functional Skills, Maths, and/or English, adapted to each student's ability and learning profile.
• Work with learners with a variety of SEN, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, global development delay and communication difficulties.
• Design and deliver individualised lesson plans in line with EHCPs or identified support needs.
• Use a calm, consistent, and encouraging approach to build trust and foster student engagement.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and professionals to ensure consistent and coordinated support.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience working with children or young people with SEN in an educational or therapeutic setting.
• Experience teaching or supporting Functional Skills and/or core subjects. (Maths or English)
• Right to work in the UK.
• Must have, or be willing to undertake, an Enhanced DBS check.

Desired:

• SEN Qualification, ABA experience, or training in Autism/ Social Communication strategies.
• PGCE or QTS.
• Previous experience working with students in an alternative provision or outside the classroom environment.

If you're someone who is passionate about inclusive education and believes in supporting every learner on their unique path, this role offers a chance to make a genuine, lasting impact.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.