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SEN Tutor

  1. Teacher
  2. Somerset
Date posted : 03/06/26
  1. Full Time
£32k - 55k per year

Job description

SEN Tutor - PSHE

Immediate Start | Full-Time Opportunity 

Empower Young Adults for Life Beyond Education

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring SEN Tutor specialising in PSHE to join a specialist post-16 educational setting in Yeovil.

This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to support young adults with additional needs as they develop the confidence, independence and life skills needed for adulthood.

This specialist provision supports learners with a range of needs, including autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, communication differences and associated social and emotional challenges.

The focus is centred on preparing students for successful futures through meaningful learning experiences that extend far beyond traditional academic outcomes.

 

About the Role

As a PSHE Tutor, you will deliver engaging and practical learning programmes designed to equip students with essential skills for everyday life, further education, employment and independent living.

  • Planning and delivering personalised PSHE lessons
  • Supporting learners to develop emotional resilience and self-awareness
  • Teaching topics such as healthy relationships, wellbeing, personal safety and citizenship
  • Encouraging independence, decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Creating engaging learning experiences linked to real-life situations
  • Monitoring individual progress and maintaining accurate records
  • Contributing to learner reviews and target-setting processes
  • Working collaboratively with families, support staff and external professionals
  • Promoting positive outcomes through a student-centred approach
  • Supporting preparation for adulthood pathways and community participation

 

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from qualified teachers, tutors, lecturers and experienced educators with a passion for specialist education.

  • Experience working with young people with SEND
  • Strong understanding of PSHE and life-skills education
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Creativity in adapting learning to meet individual needs
  • Patience, empathy and resilience
  • A commitment to inclusive practice and learner achievement

Previous experience within specialist colleges, alternative provisions, SEN schools or post-16 settings would be highly beneficial.

 

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Access to a wide range of CPD and specialist SEND training
  • Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
  • Opportunities to secure permanent employment
  • Pension contributions
  • Access to exclusive education vacancies
  • Career development within specialist and post-16 education
  • Ongoing guidance throughout your placement

 

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

This is an excellent opportunity to help young adults gain the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to navigate adult life successfully. Every lesson delivered has the potential to influence a learner's future and create lasting positive change.

If you are passionate about preparing young people for life beyond the classroom and want to be part of a dedicated specialist team, we encourage you to apply today for a September 2026 start, with flexibility for an earlier commencement for the right individual.

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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