Speech and Language Tutor

Connex Education; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support agency in Leeds is seeking a Speech and Language Tutor to deliver personalised tutoring sessions and support students with SEMH/SEN needs. The role offers flexible hours and the opportunity for professional development. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience working with children. Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to the provided contact email.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

10% PPA paid of contact time with pupils

Access to Tutor Toolkit skills development package

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN needs.
• Ability to build rapport and motivate students with varying levels of engagement.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.
• Patience, empathy, and ability to adapt teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tutoring sessions to students.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans to suit individual learning styles.
• Support students’ social and emotional development alongside academic progress.
• Create a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Collaborate with parents and other professionals.

Skills

Experience with SEMH/SEN needs

Building rapport with students

Understanding of safeguarding protocols

Patience and empathy

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or support work

Job description

Role: Speech and Language Tutor
Location: Face-to-Face, in Home or School, Leeds/ Wakefield
Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible Hours
Contract: Part-Time/Full-Time Options Available

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tutoring sessions to students who need Speech and Language intervention, ensuring engagement and progress in their learning.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans to suit individual learning styles and needs.
• Support students’ social and emotional development alongside their academic progress.
• Create a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and other professionals to ensure cohesive support.
• Multi-sensory approach to learning.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN needs.
• Ability to build rapport and motivate students with varying levels of engagement.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs.
• Relevant qualifications in education or support work.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• 10% PPA paid of contact time with pupils.
• A rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact on students’ lives. We deliver tuition and interventions to over 100,000 pupils every year.
• Free access to our Tutor Toolkit skills development package comprising over 34 courses.
• You will be measured against our 22 standards of tutoring excellence and provided on going skills development as required.
• Professional tutor quality mark.
  • Progression pathway to a professional freelance tutor
  • Competitive daily rate.
  • PAYE paid weekly.

If you are enthusiastic about education and have a strong commitment to supporting young people with SEMH/SEN challenges, we would love to hear from you!

Protected Characteristics

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [e-mail] or call 01422 484377.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.