SEN Tutor – Dorchester

Empower Learners Through Personalised Education

TP Tutors is looking for compassionate and motivated SEN Tutors to support children and young people across Dorchester and the surrounding areas through high-quality one-to-one tuition.

Many of the learners we support have additional needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH, anxiety, or learning difficulties. Your role will be to provide tailored educational support that helps them build confidence, develop key skills, and achieve positive outcomes.

Location: Dorchester and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Flexible part-time and full-time roles available
Pay: £25–£30 per hour 
Delivery: One-to-one tuition

What We Offer

• Flexible working opportunities
• Excellent hourly rates
• SEND-specific training and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your process
• Meaningful work that creates lasting educational impact
• Opportunities to work with a diverse range of learners

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised tuition sessions aligned to learner needs
• Create engaging learning activities that encourage progress
• Build learner confidence and motivation
• Track progress and adjust support strategies accordingly
• Establish a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment
• Provide regular feedback and session updates

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people
• Experience supporting learners with SEN/SEND needs
• Background in teaching, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, or educational support
• Knowledge of safeguarding expectations
• Ability to travel across Dorchester and neighbouring areas

Personal Attributes

Successful tutors are typically:

• Patient and understanding
• Flexible in their approach
• Strong communicators
• Positive and encouraging
• Committed to learner success

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and personally, apply today to join TP Tutors.

TP Tutors is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding. All successful applicants will be subject to compliance and safeguarding checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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