Driving: full UK driving license and access to own vehicle are essential in this role
Hours: 40 hours per week, full time contract
We're recruiting for a SEN & Alternative Provision Tutor with QTS in and to support children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education. You'll work with vulnerable young people, one at a time, helping them re-engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes. No large class sizes, no unnecessary distractions, just meaningful one-to-one support where you can see the impact of your work every day.
Benefits of the role
Meaningful work: Support learners who need an alternative approach to education and make a genuine difference to their future.
Competitive pay: £30,000 - £38,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
Independent working: Deliver personalised support with the freedom to adapt your approach to each learner.
Varied settings: Work within homes, community venues, and other suitable learning environments.
Your key responsibilities
Deliver tailored one-to-one sessions in English, Maths, life skills, and other agreed areas of learning.
Plan and adapt lessons based on the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each learner.
Build positive and trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.
Support learners aged 5-16 with a range of educational, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Deliver sessions within community settings or learners' homes.
Complete session reports and progress updates following each visit.
Travel across your local area to deliver sessions and support learners.
You’ll work with young people who may be:
- Unable to access mainstream education.
- Excluded or at risk of exclusion.
- School refusers or experiencing emotionally based school avoidance.
- Managing additional SEND needs, including ASD and ADHD.
- Experiencing challenges related to health, family circumstances, or mental wellbeing.
At risk of disengagement from education and positive future opportunities. When mainstream education isn't working, we're there to provide an alternative pathway.
What you'll need to succeed
Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
Previous experience delivering the UK curriculum and supporting young people through teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or similar educational roles is required.
SEND knowledge: Understanding of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional needs.
Behaviour management: Ability to engage and motivate learners with varying needs and challenges.
Availability: Monday – Friday
Transport: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) and suitable references.
Approach: Patient, resilient, adaptable, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people.
We support across Norfolk:
- Kings Lynn
- Thetford
- Great Yarmouth
- Diss
- Attleborough
We Welcome Applications From
- QTS and QTLS teachers
- Experienced tutors
- SEND professionals
Most importantly, you'll believe in the potential of every young person and be committed to helping them succeed.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and employment verification.
Tutor with QTS employer: Lotus Recruitment Limited
Lotus Recruitment Limited offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, focusing on high-quality teaching and learning. The company provides opportunities for professional growth, particularly for those passionate about education and supporting students with additional needs. Employees can expect to engage in meaningful roles that contribute positively to pupils' progress and wellbeing.
