Online SEN and Autism tutors

Overview

Urgently seeking Manchester based online tutors with SEN / ASC experience and good availability.

About Bright Heart

Bright Heart is an award-winning London-based tuition agency. We help students with special educational needs (SEN) and those lacking confidence or motivation through the Bright Heart Approach, which focuses on meeting the whole person with warmth to build trust, self-esteem and self-belief before developing academic abilities. Bright Heart is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

The Role

Bright Heart Education’s tuition agency (an employment business) seeks experienced Manchester-based online tutors with SEN / ASC experience. We strongly prefer tutors with good availability for in-person tutoring (and can offer many hours of tutoring, including during the daytime).

Students typically receive tuition in their homes (one-to-one) with a parent or guardian present or at school through the NTP (small groups up to 1:6). Successful candidates will be provided with further information and guidelines on the Bright Heart Approach and relevant training for working with SEN students.

Key Qualities

• Passion for teaching their subjects of expertise
• Ability to provide engaging and informative lessons that motivate students
• Ability to create bespoke lessons according to the student’s needs
• Caring, patient and empathetic
• Professional and diligent with a strong commitment to safeguarding

Areas Served (In-Person)

• South West London (Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth)
• South London (Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich)
• Central London (Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster)
• West London (Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow)
• North West London
• Barking
• Surrey (Epsom & Ewell)
• Manchester and Greater Manchester

Why Work with Bright Heart?

• Specialist SEN tutoring agency
• Recognised at the National Tutoring Awards (2022–2024) and Nasen Awards (2021–2020)
• Self-employed, part-time tutoring with freedom to choose assignments and hours
• Competitive tutoring rates, with incentive scheme and travel allowance for in-person tutoring
• Diverse client base with options for day-time and after-school tutoring
• Respectful working environment for tutors
• Ongoing support from education consultants who are qualified teachers
• Ongoing training and CPD through TES Develop
• Free annual nasen training workshop and Bright Heart social events
• Tutor of the Month award of £150

Key Qualifications

• All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a current Enhanced DBS certificate (with a check of the children’s barred list) before commencing any tutoring assignments (we can apply on behalf of a candidate if not currently held).
• Candidates must provide 2 relevant professional references and a parent reference.
• Candidates who have lived/worked overseas in the last 5 years will need to provide overseas checks, including a police certificate.
• At least 12 months of relevant tutoring and/or teaching experience in the UK
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong subject knowledge in their tuition subject(s)
• University qualification or studying towards one and A-levels
• Passion for teaching and their tuition subject(s)
• SEN tuition/teaching experience and a passion for working with students with SEN

Applying to Bright Heart

Please attach your CV and include a cover letter outlining your tuition experience, SEN experience and your motivation for applying to us, as well as your tutoring availability and the subjects and/or types of students you would like to tutor. Applications with a cover letter are given strong preference.

If progressed, you will have a brief screening call, followed by an application form, pre-interview checks (online), an online interview with a director, contracting and an in-person meeting.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Bright Heart has a legal obligation to ensure high standards of care for young people and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment follows equal opportunity policies, and all applicants receive fair treatment. Successful candidates will sign Bright Heart’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and complete safeguarding induction and annual refresher training.

We appreciate your interest.