Trauma-Informed SEN Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours around commitments

Competitive pay £25-£30 per hour

September start

Long-term opportunities

Work with Local Authorities

Meaningful 1:1 support with vulnerable

Impactful work

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate Trauma-Informed SEN Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition for children and young people across the BCP area, supporting SEND, anxiety, SEMH, and school avoidance with trauma-informed practice.

The role emphasises relationship-based learning, flexibility in hours (start September), and a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact while working with Local Authorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting (tutoring, teaching, TA, mentoring).
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Driver preferred; willingness to travel locally across the BCP area.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised 1:1 tuition to learners across the BCP area.
• Support students with SEND using trauma-informed, relationship-based approaches.
• Adapt lessons to individual needs and circumstances.
• Work with Local Authorities where required.
• Foster engagement, emotional wellbeing and educational progress.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Empathy

Communication

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Job description

Trauma-Informed SEN Tutor

Provide Personalised Support That Puts the Learner First

We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Trauma-Informed SEN Tutor to support children and young people across the BCP area through personalised 1:1 tuition.

Working on behalf of Local Authorities, you'll provide tailored educational support to learners who require alternative provision due to SEND, anxiety, school avoidance, SEMH needs, or disrupted educational experiences. Many of the students we support benefit from a trauma-informed approach that prioritises trust, consistency, emotional safety, and positive relationships.

This is an ideal opportunity for tutors who understand that engagement comes before attainment and who can create supportive learning environments where young people feel safe to succeed.

Location: BCP

Role: Trauma-Informed SEN Tutor

Start Date: September

Hours: Flexible

Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour

Type: 1:1 Tuition

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting, including tutoring, teaching, teaching assistant, learning support, mentoring, or similar roles
• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and relationship-based approaches
• Ability to adapt learning to individual needs and circumstances
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Driver preferred; alternatively, willingness to travel locally across the BCP area

Who You'll Support

You'll work with learners who may have:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance
• EHCPs and additional educational needs
• Experiences of trauma or disrupted education

Your role will focus on supporting engagement, confidence, emotional wellbeing, and educational progress through a personalised and nurturing approach.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible hours around your existing commitments
• Competitive pay of £25-£30 per hour
• September start
• Long-term opportunities available
• Work alongside Local Authorities
• Meaningful 1:1 support with vulnerable learners
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact both academically and personally