Specialist SEND Tutor

Prospero Teaching Manchester; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Chester is seeking an experienced Specialist SEND Tutor to provide personalised educational support to pupils with additional learning needs. You will deliver one-to-one tuition, adapt teaching strategies and help learners progress at their own pace.

The role requires a QTS or equivalent, UK classroom experience, and an ability to build positive relationships. The position is 5-15 hours per week starting November 2026, with ongoing opportunities for tailored support and

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or complex needs.
• Patient, creative and adaptable approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one tuition to pupils with SEND.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to individual learning needs.
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy and wider educational skills.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Adaptability

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Specialist SEND Tutor - Chester

Location: Chester

Hours: 5-15 hours per week

Start Date: November 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching is recruiting an experienced Specialist SEND Tutor to provide personalised educational support to pupils with additional learning needs. The successful candidate will be confident adapting lessons to individual abilities, building positive relationships and helping learners make progress at their own pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one tuition to pupils with SEND.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to individual learning needs.
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy and wider educational skills.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and positive learning behaviours.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Previous UK classroom teaching experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, complex needs or disengagement.
• Patient, creative and adaptable approach to teaching.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS, including child barred list check, on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references, including relevant child-related experience.
• Right to work in the UK.