Specialist SEND Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Sefton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Specialist SEND Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to a learner in Southport. The role is 5-15 hours per week with an October 2026 start, on an ongoing basis.

You will support pupils with complex needs by tailoring learning experiences, building confidence, and tracking progress, while adhering to safeguarding requirements and maintaining strong communication with carers and schools.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND or disengaged pupils.
• UK classroom teaching experience desirable.
• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification desirable.
• Creative, patient and willing to think outside the box.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Two professional child-related references.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised tuition based on the learner's educational needs
• Plan creative lessons that encourage participation and engagement
• Adapt resources and teaching strategies to accommodate complex needs
• Build trust and establish positive learning routines
• Support academic development, confidence and independence
• Monitor progress and communicate updates where appropriate

Skills

Creative

Patient

Willing to think outside the box

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Specialist SEND Tutor - Southport

Location: Southport
Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Start Date: October 2026
Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated Specialist SEND Tutor to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to a learner in Southport.

This opportunity would suit an experienced educator who can provide tailored learning experiences for pupils with complex needs, helping them overcome barriers to education and make meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised tuition based on the learner's educational needs
• Plan creative lessons that encourage participation and engagement
• Adapt resources and teaching strategies to accommodate complex needs
• Build trust and establish positive learning routines
• Support academic development, confidence and independence
• Monitor progress and communicate updates where appropriate

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs
• Experience supporting learners with SEND or disengaged pupils
• UK classroom teaching experience desirable
• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification desirable
• Creative, patient and willing to think outside the box
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional child-related references

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