Trauma-Informed SEN Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

September start

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate Trauma-Informed SEN Tutor to support children across the BCP area with personalised 1:1 tuition. You’ll deliver tailored educational support in line with SEND, anxiety, SEMH needs, or disrupted education, prioritising trust, safety and positive relationships.

Start in September with flexible hours and competitive pay (£25-£30 per hour). DBS check and local travel may be required to cover learners across the BCP region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in an educational setting (tutoring, teaching, TA, mentoring or similar).
• 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 Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Driver preferred; willingness to travel locally across the BCP area.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 tuition tailored to SEND and SEMH needs.
• Support engagement, confidence, emotional wellbeing and educational progress.
• Create supportive learning environments where learners feel safe to succeed.
• Adapt materials and activities to individual learning requirements.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Relationship-building

Adaptive teaching

Empathy

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