Specialised SEND Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 19,500; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking dedicated SEND Tutors to provide high‑quality 1:1 tuition and support to children and young people across Liverpool.

The role involves delivering personalised tuition tailored to each learner's needs, helping them re‑engage with education, build confidence and make academic progress, with flexible hours (5–15 per week) starting September 2026.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification (desirable).
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience working with learners who may be disengaged from education.
• Strong knowledge of adapting lessons to suit individual learning needs.
• A creative, patient and flexible approach to teaching.
• Experience supporting learners with needs such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, speech and language difficulties or other additional needs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 tuition tailored to each learner's needs.
• Help learners re-engage with education and make academic progress.
• Support learners in developing key life skills, improving confidence and preparing for their future.

Skills

SEND tutoring

1:1 tutoring

Adapt lessons

Creativity

Patience

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

SEND Tutor - Liverpool

Prospero Teaching is seeking dedicated and experienced SEND Tutors to provide high‑quality 1:1 tuition and support to children and young people across Liverpool.

The Opportunity

We are looking for tutors who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of learners who require additional educational support.

The role involves delivering personalised tuition that is tailored to each learner's individual needs, helping them to re‑engage with education, build confidence and make academic progress.

Alongside the tuition element, tutors may also support learners with developing key life skills, improving confidence, preparing for their future and helping them to reach their full potential.

Due to the nature of the learners we support, applicants must have experience working with SEND students and a strong understanding of adapting learning to meet individual needs.

Position Details

• Location: Liverpool
• Position: Specialised SEND Tutor
• Hours: 5–15 hours per week (flexible)
• Start Date: September 2026
• Duration: Ongoing

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification (desirable)
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience working with learners who may be disengaged from education
• Strong knowledge of adapting lessons to suit individual learning needs
• A creative, patient and flexible approach to teaching
• Experience supporting learners with needs such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, speech and language difficulties or other additional needs is highly desirable.

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEND and want to make a real difference through personalised 1:1 tuition, we would love to hear from you.