SEN / SEND Tutor, West Yorkshire

SEN / SEND Tutor

We are seeking dedicated tutors to support young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD) across West Yorkshire. The role involves 1:1 tuition, trauma‑informed mentoring and holistic CPD.

What We Offer

• Flexible part‑time to full‑time hours that suit your schedule
• Remote teaching opportunities and online assignments
• Extensive CPD and upskilling with the full Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team that keeps a team around the child and ensures placement success
• Community of tutors sharing best practice, resources and tips

Role Responsibilities

• Planning each session of teaching, tutoring or mentoring
• Providing engaging, holistic sessions that meet learning and social‑emotional needs
• Completing lesson reports and giving feedback on progress

Requirements

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD or other Additional Educational Needs
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• UK right to work; remote / online assignments supported

Employment Status

• Contract for service, paid via PAYE
• Short‑term engagements as they arise, no set work amount or expenses coverage
• Not self‑employed; we cover the work you do for us through our insurance

Applying

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference. Due to the number of applications we receive, we aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. We take Safer Recruitment seriously and all candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Experience

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex‑Teacher

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator