Sen specialist Tutor

SEN Specialist Tutor – Primary, Secondary & Functional Skills

Location: Luton and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible, Temporary, with opportunities for permanent employment
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly pay

Empower Learners with Additional Needs

TP Tutors is seeking compassionate and skilled SEN Specialist Tutors to support children and young people across Luton and nearby areas. This role is ideal for experienced educators who understand the importance of personalised learning and can adapt their teaching to suit pupils with a range of educational, emotional and behavioural needs.

You will deliver tailored one-to-one sessions in pupils’ homes, schools and alternative provision settings, helping learners overcome barriers, develop essential skills and make meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver personalised lessons based on each pupil’s abilities, needs and targets.
• Adapt teaching approaches to accommodate different learning styles and additional needs.
• Support academic development, communication, confidence and independent learning.
• Help pupils manage learning challenges and remain engaged in education.
• Monitor progress and maintain clear records of achievements and areas for development.
• Work collaboratively with parents, schools and other professionals.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote a safe, supportive learning environment.

Areas of Support

We welcome applications from tutors experienced in:

• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD.
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, and behavioural challenges.
• EHCP-led learning and pupils with disrupted education.
• Primary and secondary English, Maths and Science.
• GCSE preparation and Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Home tuition and alternative education provision.

Essential Requirements

• At least two years of teaching or tutoring experience in the UK.
• Practical experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional learning needs.
• Strong communication, organisation and lesson-planning skills.
• A patient, flexible approach to supporting individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Ability to travel to assignments across Luton and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

QTS, PGCE, SEN-related training or another recognised teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

What TP Tutors Offers

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible, locally based tutoring assignments.
• Dedicated support from an education consultant.
• Weekly in-house payroll.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Temporary placements with potential for permanent roles.
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to learners’ educational progress and wellbeing.

Location and Availability

Opportunities are available across Luton and neighbouring areas, subject to local demand. Tutors should be available Monday to Friday during school hours and able to travel to pupils’ homes, schools or alternative provision settings.

Apply Today

If you have the patience, expertise and enthusiasm to help learners with additional needs thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Join TP Tutors and help every learner build confidence, develop essential skills and achieve their individual goals.

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

TP Tutors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All educators are subject to safeguarding checks in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This may also include an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.

All educators must complete our annual tuition training programme, covering Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, KCSIE, Allergy Awareness, and Child-on-Child Abuse Awareness. Tutors must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid Child-only Enhanced DBS certificate on the update service, with full guidance provided.

Many pupils supported by TP Tutors require tailored educational provision. Tutors should be confident in building positive relationships, adapting their approach to meet individual needs, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times. Tutors must also be able to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet the learner’s individual needs, monitor progress, and adapt teaching strategies to support positive outcomes.

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