SEN Tutor

1:1 SEN Tutors – Special Educational Needs & Additional Learning Support

Location: Luton and surrounding areas
Job Type: Flexible temporary placements, with opportunities for long-term and permanent work
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours
Pay: Competitive weekly rates

Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Young Learners!

TP Tutors is recruiting compassionate, patient and experienced SEN Tutors to provide individual educational support to children and young people across Luton and nearby areas.

We are looking for tutors who understand that every learner has different abilities, challenges and ways of learning. You will provide personalised tuition in a supportive environment, helping pupils develop essential skills, improve their confidence and make meaningful progress.

You may work with children who require specialist educational support, have additional learning needs, experience difficulties accessing mainstream education or benefit from a more structured and individual approach to learning.

Tuition may take place in pupils' homes, schools or specialist alternative provision settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised one-to-one sessions based on each learner's needs and abilities.
• Develop suitable learning activities to support academic and personal development.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different communication and learning styles.
• Support pupils with literacy, numeracy and other essential learning skills.
• Build positive relationships and encourage engagement and independence.
• Help learners manage emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Monitor individual progress and maintain accurate learning records.
• Work alongside parents, schools and other professionals to support learning outcomes.
• Create a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote pupil welfare.

SEN Needs We Support

We welcome tutors with experience supporting learners with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Dyslexia and dyspraxia.
• Speech, language and communication needs.
• Moderate and complex learning difficulties.
• Behavioural and emotional challenges.
• Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA).
• Additional and complex educational needs.

Skills and Experience Required

Successful applicants should have:

• At least two years of UK teaching, tutoring or relevant SEN support experience.
• Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• An understanding of individual learning plans and personalised teaching approaches.
• Strong communication, patience and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• A flexible and understanding approach to different learning abilities.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• The ability to travel to assignments across Luton and surrounding areas.
• An Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new one.

QTS, PGCE, SEN qualifications or relevant specialist training would be advantageous but are not essential.

What We Offer

• Flexible assignments to suit your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay rates.
• Opportunities to work in homes, schools and specialist learning environments.
• Potential for ongoing placements and permanent opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children with additional learning needs.

Join TP Tutors!

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and have the patience, dedication and experience to help them overcome learning barriers, we would love to hear from you.

Become part of TP Tutors and help young people across Luton develop their confidence, independence and potential through personalised educational support.

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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