ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Specialist Tutor to support students in Havering who are unable to attend school. As a 1:1 tutor, you will design and deliver bespoke educational packages tailored to each students individual needs, aiming to bridge educational gaps and boost engagement. This role offers a flexible, personalised teaching environment outside the traditional classroom setting, making it ideal for experienced educators seeking a more individualised approach.
You will be working with students who have often been out of education for a significant period, leading to low confidence and poor engagement. Your main responsibility will be to re-engage these young learners, restore their confidence, and provide structure to their learning routines. Prospero Teaching will work closely with you to monitor progress and ensure effective educational outcomes.
The role requires working with students with a range of complex needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH difficulties, and specific learning disabilities.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
Location: Various locations across Salford
Position: SEN Specialist Tutor
Type of work: Contract
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Dependent on the needs of each student
Contract type: Temporary
Full-time/Part-time: Flexible (both part-time and full-time options available)
Rate of pay: GBP25 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Flexible, ranging from 1 to 3 hours per session
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
Qualifications: QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or equivalent (specialist SEN training is highly desirable)
Experience: At least 6 months experience working with students, particularly those with SEN (special educational needs)
Experience with Specific Needs: Experience supporting students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties
Safeguarding: Up-to-date Safeguarding training (issued in the last year, desirable but not essential)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Have an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate, or be willing to apply for a new one
Provide two professional child-related references covering the last two years
If you are interested in this role, please send your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will need to pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before starting the role. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.
PROSPERO TEACHING OFFERS:
Accredited Continued Professional Development (CPD) courses, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEN strategies
In-house Training and Development Team to support professional growth