Specialist Support Tutor

Peterborough College; Stamford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term Time Working

LGPS pension

Health & Wellbeing

Professional Development

Vivup benefits

Job summary

IEG in Stamford is seeking a Specialist Support Tutor – Core Skills to provide high-quality teaching and personalised learning to students with SEND.

This 15-hour-per-week, permanent role involves small-group and 1:1 support, with duties including planning sessions, assessing needs, and tracking progress.

You will work with SEN coordination teams, using assistive technology to help learners build confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching and supporting learners with SEND.
• Capable of planning and delivering personalised learning sessions.
• Experience with EHCPs, assessments, and referrals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inclusive sessions across English, maths and study skills.
• Assess learner needs, set SMART targets and monitor progress.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support using appropriate assistive tech.
• Collaborate with SEN Coordinator and curriculum teams to ensure consistent support.

Skills

SEND experience

Personalised learning

Planning & delivery

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

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Salary £31,493 per annum (pro rata where applicable)

Job profile for Specialist Support Tutor

Specialist Support Tutor

Stamford 24/09/2026

Job reference REQ000716

Attachments JD Specialist Support Tutor Sept 26.pdf

Job description

Salary £31,493 per annum (pro rata where applicable)

Hours - 15 hours per week

Contract - Permanent

Location - Stamford

Closing Date – 26th September 2026

Make a real difference to students’ learning, confidence and independence

Are you an experienced and passionate teacher or learning support professional who is committed to helping students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve their full potential?

We are looking for a Specialist Support Tutor – Core Skills to join our dedicated team and provide high-quality, personalised teaching and learning to students with SEND.

Working 15 hours per week, you will support identified students through small-group and 1:1 sessions, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed in education and beyond.

About the role

You will plan and deliver engaging, inclusive sessions covering areas such as English, maths, language and study skills, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.

Depending on student requirements, your work may include supporting learners with:

• Core English and maths skills
• Study skills and exam preparation
• Assistive technology and specialist software
• Communication and learning strategies
• Individual support needs identified through assessments, EHCPs and referrals
• Developing independence and confidence in accessing the wider learning environment

You will assess individual needs, set and review SMART targets, monitor progress and provide evidence of the impact of support. You will work closely with the SEN Coordinator, curriculum teams, Exam Access Arrangements Coordinator, Wellbeing and Safeguarding Team and other colleagues to ensure students receive consistent, effective and person‑centred support.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• A qualified teacher or tutor with a Level 5 teaching qualification such as a PGCE, Cert Ed, Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent
• Experienced in teaching, assessing and supporting learners with SEND
• Confident planning and delivering personalised learning sessions

Experience of working with EHCPs, Exam Access Arrangements, ALS provision, Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA), staff training or specialist SEND provision would be advantageous.

Why work for IEG?

• Term Time Working: Enjoy school holidays off, including Christmas and Easter breaks, with no requirement to book annual leave during these periods.
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on‑site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.