Specialist SEND Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 5,700 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Specialist SEND Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to learners across Wigan. This role is ideal for an experienced educator who can support pupils with complex needs, build positive relationships and help learners re-engage with education. Deliver individualised tuition tailored to each learners needs and abilities.

Support pupils with SEND, complex needs and barriers to learning. Adapt teaching strategies and resources to encourage engagement.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with students with complex needs.
• Experience supporting SEND or disengaged pupils.
• UK classroom teaching experience.
• Creative and patient approach; willingness to think outside the box.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised tuition tailored to each learners needs and abilities.
• Support pupils with SEND, complex needs and barriers to learning.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to encourage engagement.
• Develop learners confidence, independence and academic skills.
• Set achievable targets and monitor progress.
• Provide feedback on learning outcomes and ongoing support needs.

Skills

Experience with students with complex

Experience supporting SEND or diseng

UK classroom teaching experience

Creative, patient approach

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Specialist SEND Tutor - Wigan

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Start Date: October 2026
Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Specialist SEND Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to learners across Wigan. This role is ideal for an experienced educator who can support pupils with complex needs, build positive relationships and help learners re-engage with education.

The Role:

• Deliver individualised tuition tailored to each learners needs and abilities.
• Support pupils with SEND, complex needs and barriers to learning.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to encourage engagement.
• Develop learners confidence, independence and academic skills.
• Set achievable targets and monitor progress.
• Provide feedback on learning outcomes and ongoing support needs.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with students with complex needs.
• Experience supporting SEND or disengaged pupils.
• UK classroom teaching experience.
• A creative, patient approach and willingness to think outside the box.

To be eligible for this role, the Specialist SEND Tutor must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS including the child barred list, ideally on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain the required clearance.
• Provide two professional references, including relevant child-related references.

If you are passionate about inclusive education and can adapt your teaching to help learners overcome barriers, we would love to hear from you.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.