Tutor for OW - WR2/WR6. Job in Herefordshire Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Specialist English Tutor to work one-on-one with a Year 9 student with Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance. This part-time role involves adapting teaching methods to the student's learning pace, delivering disability-friendly tuition, and building rapport through personalized engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with PDA, Aspergers, and Autism.
• Confident in using alternative learning methods.
• Ability to create a low-demand learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dyslexia-friendly English tuition with a sensory-sensitive approach.
• Support learning through scribing or assistive technology.
• Foster trust, confidence, and gradual progress.

Skills

Adaptability

Scribing

Calm communication

Education

Specialism in English (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Specialist English Tutor - 1:1 PDA, Autism, Scribing & Dyslexia-Friendly Approach
Location: Whitbourne, Herefordshire (WR2/WR6)
Rate: From GBP50/hour (higher rates negotiable) + travel/fuel costs considered
Contract: Long-term, 2 years Part-Time (2 hours/week) Face-to-Face

Prospero Teaching is recruiting an exceptional Specialist English Tutor to work 1:1 with a current Year 9 male student receiving EOTAS provision. This student is highly intelligent and articulate, with a deep love of learning in areas that interest him, but he struggles with traditional demands, writing, and structured tasks due to Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

This is a unique long-term role for an educator who can scaffold academic progress while adapting flexibly to the students individual pace and style. The ability to engage in his lessons is essential-he will share his interests with passion and expects the same curiosity in return. We would also be open to tutoring sessions taking place over the Summer holidays to allow for rapport building between the successful tutor and young person

Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver dyslexia-friendly English tuition with a sensory-sensitive approach
- Support learning through scribing or assistive technology
- Respect and work within a low-demand environment led by the students interests
- Foster trust, confidence, and gradual progress toward written outcomes

Essential Criteria:
- Experience working with students with PDA, Aspergers and Autism
- Confident scribing and using alternative learning methods
- Calm, therapeutic, and engaging communication style
- Willing to be led by the students strengths and passions
- Specialism in English (QTS/QTLS)

Pay & Structure:
This role begins at GBP50/hour, with potential for a higher rate based on experience and alignment with the students needs. Travel and fuel costs are also open to negotiation.

Ready to Apply?
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.