Specialist SEND Tutor

Prospero Teaching Manchester; Sefton; On-site; GBP 5,500 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Specialist SEND Tutor to provide personalised educational support to pupils with additional needs in Southport. The role involves delivering one-to-one tuition and adapting activities to individual learners.

You will support literacy, numeracy and broader learning skills, build positive relationships, monitor progress and give feedback. The hours are flexible: 5–15 hours per week, starting November 2026, with ongoing duration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one tuition to pupils with SEND.
• Adapt learning activities to suit individual needs and abilities.
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy and wider learning skills.
• Build positive relationships and encourage engagement.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback on learning outcomes.

Skills

SEND support

UK classroom experience

Patient and adaptable

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Specialist SEND Tuition - Southport

Location: Southport

Hours: 5-15 hours per week

Start Date: November 2026

Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Specialist SEND Tutor to provide personalised educational support to pupils with additional needs. The successful candidate will be confident adapting their approach to individual learners, helping them overcome barriers to education and make meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored one-to-one tuition to pupils with SEND.
• Adapt learning activities to suit individual needs and abilities.
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy and wider learning skills.
• Build positive relationships and encourage engagement.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback on learning outcomes.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

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

Essential Requirements

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