Primary SEN/SEND Tutor

Fleet Education Services is searching for passionate Primary (KS1 and KS2) tutors to support young learners with SEN/SEND and other additional needs within Bedford. Help us make a difference in the lives of young people in your community today.

We are consistently hiring for ongoing tuition placements within the area to meet current demand for SEN/SEND tutors – apply today to learn more about these rewarding opportunities.

About us: Fleet Education Services is a long standing tuition provider with one guiding tenet – ensure that every learner thrives in education regardless of age, ability or background. We deliver alternative and supplementary education nationwide, working with schools and local authorities to deliver one-to-one and small group tuition.

We aim to deliver an outstanding level of educational support for vulnerable young learners throughout the UK and require the exceptional talents of our Primary SEN/SEND tutors to do so. Through your support, you will transform the lives of disengaged, at-risk learners within Bedford backed by the support of our committed Tuition Consultants.

Regardless if you are a qualified teacher or an experienced tutor, this role is ideal for those eager to work via flexible 1:1 tutoring with young people demonstrating a variety of learning needs in a holistic, creative manner. Engagement is our aim for such placements – through your passionate support, together we will improve every young learner's outlook of their journey throughout education.

What we offer our Primary SEN/SEND Tutors:

• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule – with tutoring opportunities ranging from 5 to 25+ hours per week.
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Career growth through ongoing training that counts towards CPD, with special insight into further development of your skills in working with SEN/SEND learners.
• A dedicated team of Tuition Consultants to match you with work based on your preferences and availability, working with you throughout the duration of your tuition sessions to ensure yours and the learner's success.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in vulnerable young people's lives by being part of a committed, learner centric organisation.

Your role as a Primary SEN/SEND tutor:

• You will design personalised Maths, English or Science lessons that engage, inspire, and help learners that demonstrate Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other additional educational needs progress.
• Deliver tuition sessions directly with students in their own homes or schools – in-person tuition only.
• Regular monitoring of learner progress through regular reports, providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes of the young people you support.
• Collaboration with parents, guardians, and schools to ensure your learner’s engagement in education.
• Maintain accurate session records through our virtual learning platform.

Requirements for our Primary SEN/SEND tutors:

• Minimum of 6 months teaching or tutoring experience in the UK, with an emphasis on working with learners demonstrating SEN/SEND.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• 2 references related to your work in education – covering the last 2 years of your employment.
• Enhanced DBS check (Can be obtained through Fleet if required at a cost).
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting learners with SEN, SEMH, and other complex needs.

Please note: When registering as a Tutor with Fleet you will be listed as an Agency Worker, to provide support for short/long term tuition engagements as and when they arise. Set amount of hours are not guaranteed. You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE. Any tuition placements you undertake with us will be covered by our insurance. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete our safer recruitment process, designed with KCSIE in mind (Keeping Children Safe in Education). This is not a self-employed tutoring/self-employed teaching position.

We welcome all applications and are eager to work with passionate, likeminded individuals who share our outlook on raising the standard of alternative and supplementary education for learners with SEN/SEND – we hope to hear from you soon.

Diversity & Inclusion: we work together. At Fleet Education Services, we celebrate diversity and believe that an inclusive team brings out the best in our learners. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Together, we can help every learner achieve their potential.

Fleet Education Services is dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must complete our stringent checks, including online searches, before being considered for work.