Special Educational Needs Tutor

SEN Specialist Tutor - Flexible Hours\n\nLocation: Croydon\nPosition: SEN Specialist Tutor\nHours: 0-40 hours per week (0 hour contract)\nPay Rate: £25-£35 per hour\nContract Type: Ongoing / Long-Term\n\nWe are seeking dedicated and experienced SEN Tutors to provide personalised educational support to children and young people with a range of additional learning needs. This rewarding opportunity involves delivering tailored tuition programmes designed to help learners build confidence, re-engage with education, and achieve meaningful academic and personal progress.\n\nTutors will work on a one-to-one basis with learners across various age groups, delivering approximately 10-15 hours of support per student each week.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs an SEN Specialist Tutor, you will design and deliver engaging, individualised learning sessions that reflect each learner's unique strengths, challenges, and educational goals. You will work closely with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure learning programmes align with EHCP outcomes and support long-term development.\n\nStudents may present with a variety of needs, including:\n\nAutism Spectrum Condition (ASC/ASD)\nADHD\nDyslexia\nDyscalculia\nSpeech and Language Difficulties\nSEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs\nSchool anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDeliver high-quality, learner-centred tuition in person.\nAssess learning needs and create structured intervention plans.\nSupport pupils in working towards EHCP targets and educational outcomes.\nBuild positive, trusting relationships with learners and their families.\nCreate a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.\nAdapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs and learning styles.\nMonitor progress and maintain accurate records of achievement and engagement.\nProvide regular updates to parents, carers, and relevant professionals.\nEncourage independence, resilience, and confidence in learning.\n\nCandidate Requirements\n\nPrevious experience supporting children or young people with SEN (minimum two years preferred).\nStrong understanding of a range of SEND profiles and effective intervention strategies.\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills.\nAbility to engage and motivate learners who may have experienced barriers to education.\nPatient, adaptable, and empathetic approach.\nEnhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.\nA genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners and improving outcomes.\n\nDesirable Qualifications\n\nQualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification.\nSEN-related qualifications or training.\nExperience within alternative provision, outreach tuition, specialist settings, or mainstream schools supporting SEND learners.This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by helping them access education in a way that works for them and supports their individual journey toward success