Tutor - Darlington

Prospero Teaching; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,140 - 35,055; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a SEND Specialist Tutor to support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups across Darlington. The role is a temporary contract with an ASAP start, and sessions may take place at home or in community learning hubs.

You will plan engaging, personalised lessons for learners with SEND, including ASD, ADHD and related needs, helping them build confidence, essential skills and meaningful progress in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Child-related/Education qualification.
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience.
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box.
• Have experience working with students with SEND including ASD, ADHD, GLD and challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND through individual and small group sessions, developing self‑confidence, independence, practical life skills, community awareness and basic food preparation.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Flexible thinking

Education

Child-related Education qualification

Job description

SEND Specialist Tutor

At Prospero Teaching, we work in partnership with local authorities, SEND teams, and schools across the North East to provide high‑quality, personalised education for students with additional learning needs. We are currently looking for experienced SEND Specialist Tutors to support students on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings across Darlington.

The Opportunity

As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you will plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons that are tailored to each student's individual needs, abilities, and learning goals. You will support learners with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adapting your teaching approach to help them build confidence, develop key skills, and make meaningful progress.

Alongside academic support, you will play an important role in providing consistency, encouragement, and structure for students who may have experienced barriers to education. By creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment, you will help students re‑engage with learning and work towards achieving their full potential.

Contract/Position Details

• Location: Darlington
• Position: SEND Specialist Tutor
• Type of work: Contract
• Start date: ASAP
• Setting: either within the student's home or in the community (learning hub/library)
• Duration: Until the pupil is able to find a suitable school placement
• Contract type: Temporary

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND through individual and small group sessions, developing self‑confidence, independence, practical life skills, community awareness and basic food preparation.
• Plan and deliver bespoke learning activities that meet individual needs and close gaps in learning.
• Assess and review learner progress on an ongoing basis, sharing clear and constructive feedback with students and their families.
• Establish a calm, positive and inclusive learning space that encourages engagement and restores confidence in education.
• Record daily attendance accurately and complete structured weekly reports in line with requirements.

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Children related/Education qualification
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with students with SEND including ASD, ADHD, GLD and challenging behaviour.

Eligibility

• Hold the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.

Contact

Apply for this SEND Specialist Tutor position or call to find out more, ask for Evan.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. IND‑SEN