SEN Tutor

SEN 1:1 Tutor (SEND) – Corby, Kettering & Wellingborough

Competitive Pay | Flexible School-Hours Role | Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities

Are you an experienced teacher or tutor with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

TP Tutors, part of Teaching Personnel, is seeking dedicated and experienced SEN 1:1 Tutors to provide personalised tuition to pupils across Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and the surrounding Northamptonshire areas.

Tuition sessions will take place in pupils’ homes, schools or suitable community settings during school hours, Monday to Friday.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of pupils who may be struggling to access mainstream education. You will help them rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning and achieve meaningful academic and personal progress through tailored, one-to-one support.

Pay

Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience, qualifications, the pupil’s needs and the tuition assignment.

Working Pattern

• Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities available.
• Tuition delivered during school hours, Monday to Friday.
• Long-term and ongoing tuition assignments available.
• Opportunities across Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and surrounding areas.
• Travel to pupils’ homes, schools or community venues is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 tuition tailored to each pupil’s individual needs and learning abilities.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to support a range of SEND needs.
• Plan and deliver lessons that promote academic progress, confidence and independence.
• Monitor pupil progress and complete session reports following each lesson.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, families, schools and other relevant professionals.
• Encourage pupils to develop resilience, improve engagement and build a positive attitude towards learning.
• Create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils in working towards their individual learning goals, including targets outlined in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), where applicable.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of two years’ UK teaching experience.
• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication, behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to travel reliably between tuition locations.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or willingness to obtain a new Enhanced DBS check.
• The right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia or other additional learning needs.
• Experience delivering tuition in alternative provision, specialist settings or pupils’ homes.
• Knowledge and understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Experience supporting pupils who are out of mainstream education or require additional support to re-engage with learning.

Why Join TP Tutors?

• Competitive pay, paid weekly.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignments.
• Weekly in-house payroll.
• Free CPD opportunities and specialist SEND training.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse range of pupils across Northamptonshire.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting difference to a young person’s education, confidence and wellbeing.

Location

This role covers Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, with additional opportunities in the surrounding Northamptonshire areas, depending on pupil requirements.

Successful applicants should be comfortable travelling to different tuition locations to provide consistent, personalised support.

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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