Specialist Tutor - Looked After Children (LAC)

Prospero Teaching; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Specialist Tutor to support learners with SEND and SEMH. This part-time role involves designing bespoke learning plans and delivering 1:1 sessions. Ideal candidates include those with experience in trauma-informed support and teaching. The position offers a competitive rate, starting from £35 per hour, and requires an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
• Two professional child-related references.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver personalised sessions to help learners achieve targets.
• Create bespoke 1:1 learning plans based on interests and emotional readiness.
• Support literacy, numeracy, life skills, or accredited study routes.

Skills

SEND Teachers

SEMH Specialists

Therapeutic Practitioners

Mentors

Youth Workers

Pastoral Leads

Teaching Assistants

Tutors with QTS

Experience with trauma-informed support

Job description

Specialist Tutor Looked After Children (LAC) / SEND / SEMH Worcestershire

Location: Various locations across Worcestershire
Rate: From GBP25 + per hour (dependent on delivery/experience etc.)
Hours: Monday-Friday, mainly school hours (some flexibility)

The Opportunity

You will design and deliver personalised sessions to help learners achieve SMART targets, develop key skills, or work towards independence and re‑engagement. Our tutors often take a mentoring role, encouraging self‑belief, resilience, and curiosity.

Ideal backgrounds include:

• SEND Teachers, SEMH Specialists, Therapeutic Practitioners, Mentors, or Youth Workers
• Pastoral Leads or Teaching Assistants experienced with trauma‑informed support
• Tutors with QTS or equivalent confident delivering primary, secondary, or post‑16 learning

You will:

• Create bespoke 1:1 learning plans centred on interests and emotional readiness
• Deliver sessions that uplift, encourage, and re‑introduce learning gently
• Support literacy, numeracy, life skills, or accredited study routes
• Build positive, stable relationships and maintain consistent communication

Who This Role Suits

• Tutors who can inspire trust and motivation through creativity and empathy
• Professionals experienced with ASD, SEMH, anxiety, trauma, or attachment needs
• Candidates confident adapting between academic and life‑skill‑based learning

Contract Details

Type: Contract, part‑time (minimum 10 hours per week per learner).
Start: ASAP.
Duration: Ongoing (based on student progress).
Contract type: Temporary.
Rate: From GBP35/hour (negotiable).

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Two professional child‑related references

Apply Now

Send your CV or enquiry to (url removed) to express interest.

Prospero Teaching is an employment business and educational recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.