SEN Tutor

SEN & Behaviour Specialist 1:1 Tutor – Leicestershire

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

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

TP Tutors, part of Teaching Personnel, is looking for dedicated SEN & Behaviour Specialist 1:1 Tutors to support learners of all age groups across Leicestershire and the surrounding areas.

Tuition and support may take place in learners’ homes, schools or suitable community settings during school hours.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide personalised educational and behavioural support to learners with a range of additional needs, helping them build confidence, overcome barriers to learning, manage behaviour and emotions, re-engage with education and achieve meaningful academic and personal progress.

Pay

Competitive pay, depending on experience, qualifications, learner needs and the tuition assignment.

Working Pattern

• Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities.
• Sessions delivered during school hours, Monday to Friday.
• Opportunities to support learners across all age groups and educational stages.
• Long-term and ongoing assignments available.
• Travel to learners’ homes, schools or community venues across Leicestershire and surrounding areas may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tuition and learning support.
• Support learners across different ages, abilities and educational stages.
• Plan and deliver sessions based on individual learning needs and objectives.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to support a range of SEND needs.
• Provide appropriate behavioural support and positive behaviour strategies.
• Help learners develop emotional regulation, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Use differentiated and individualised approaches to promote engagement.
• Monitor learner progress and complete session reports.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, schools and relevant professionals.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning and personal development.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Must-Have Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ UK teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or behavioural needs.
• Experience working with learners across one or more age groups.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching and learning strategies.
• Experience using positive behaviour support and appropriate de-escalation strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to travel reliably between tuition locations.
• Right to work in the UK.

Nice-to-Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Behaviour-related qualifications or specialist experience.
• Experience supporting learners with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, dyslexia, speech and language needs or other additional learning needs.
• Experience working within alternative provision, PRUs, specialist schools or other SEND settings.
• Knowledge and understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Experience supporting learners who are disengaged from education or require personalised learning and behavioural programmes.

Why Join TP Tutors?

• Competitive pay, paid weekly.
• Flexible working to fit around your availability.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Weekly in-house payroll.
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Opportunities to work with learners across all age groups.
• Opportunities to support learners with both educational and behavioural needs.
• Long-term and ongoing assignments available.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a young person’s education, wellbeing and future.

Location

This role covers Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville and surrounding areas, depending on learner requirements.

Whether you are an experienced SEN teacher, specialist tutor, behaviour specialist or qualified educator looking for flexible work, we would love to hear from you.

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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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