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SEN Tutor

  1. Teacher
  2. Dorset
Date posted : 26/08/26
  1. Flexible Working
£25 - 30 per hour

Job description

Help Primary Learners Thrive Through Personalised Tuition

TP Tutors is recruiting dedicated Primary SEN Tutors to provide one-to-one tuition across Sherborne and the surrounding areas.

You'll support primary-aged children with autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs, helping them build confidence, re-engage with learning and make meaningful academic progress.

Location: Sherborne and surrounding areas
Contract: Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities
Pay: £25–£30 per hour
Delivery: One-to-one tuition in schools, community venues or learners' homes

What You'll Receive

  • £25–£30 per hour
  • Flexible working hours
  • Specialist SEND training and ongoing CPD
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Opportunities to make a positive impact locally
  • Rewarding work where you can see learner progress

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging one-to-one tuition tailored to each learner
  • Adapt lessons to suit individual needs and abilities
  • Support academic development across the primary curriculum
  • Encourage confidence, engagement and independence
  • Monitor and record learner progress
  • Work positively with families, schools and other professionals

Essential Requirements

  • Experience working with primary-aged children in mainstream and/or SEN/SEND settings
  • Previous tutoring, teaching, mentoring or education experience
  • Understanding of safeguarding
  • Ability to travel across Sherborne and surrounding areas
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

About You

You are:

  • Patient, supportive and approachable
  • Flexible and adaptable in your teaching style
  • Reliable and professional
  • Passionate about helping children achieve their potential

If you're looking for a flexible and rewarding Primary SEN tutoring opportunity in Sherborne, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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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