Specialised SEND Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEND Tutor in Runcorn to provide 1:1 educational support for young learners. The role focuses on tailoring sessions to individual needs and helping students progress academically and personally.

Applicants should have SEND experience and be able to build trust with learners. Hours are part-time (5–15 hours per week) with a September 2026 start, and the role requires eligibility to work in the UK and appropriate safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Teaching, tutoring or mentoring experience.
• Experience supporting SEMH, Autism, ADHD or other needs.
• Patient, understanding and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 sessions adapting to learner's needs.
• Help learners make positive academic and personal progress.
• Build trust and rapport with learners.

Skills

SEMH experience

Communication skills

Patience

Education

QTS desirable

Job description

SEND Tutor - Runcorn

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a dedicated SEND Tutor to provide 1:1 educational support across Runcorn!

The Opportunity

We are looking for experienced tutors, teachers and mentors to work with young people who require additional support with their education.

The successful candidate will provide personalised sessions, adapting their approach to the learner's individual needs and helping them make positive academic and personal progress.

Experience working with SEND is essential, and the ability to build trust and rapport with learners is particularly important.

Position Details:

• Location: Runcorn
• Position: SEND Tutor
• Hours: 5-15 hours per week
• Start Date: September 2026
• Duration: Ongoing

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Teaching, tutoring or mentoring experience
• Experience supporting SEMH, Autism, ADHD or other additional needs
• QTS or equivalent desirable
• Patient, understanding and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills

To be eligible for this role, you must:

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

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and would enjoy providing individualised support, we'd love to hear from you!