Specialist SEND Tutor – EYFS & Primary Education (Ages 5–11)
Location: Lewisham, South East London
Salary: £25–£35 per hour PAYE + paid planning time
Hours: Flexible, part-time and full-time opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
New Chapter Tuition is recruiting experienced and passionate EYFS and Primary SEND Tutors to provide personalised 1:1 educational support for children aged 5–11 across Lewisham.
You will work with children who may have Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning disabilities, SEMH needs or barriers to accessing mainstream education.
Our approach is relationship-led, trauma-informed and tailored to each child's individual needs, interests and EHCP outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging EYFS, KS1 and KS2 tuition, including phonics, literacy and numeracy.
- Adapt teaching through play-based, sensory and practical learning.
- Support communication, emotional regulation and social development.
- Build positive relationships and help children develop confidence in learning.
- Plan individualised sessions and monitor educational progress.
- Work collaboratively with families and the New Chapter Tuition team.
About You
We welcome applications from qualified teachers, experienced SEND Tutors, HLTAs and Primary Education practitioners.
You will ideally have:
- Experience supporting children aged 5–11.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS or Primary Curriculum.
- Experience working with children with SEND.
- A patient, creative and nurturing approach.
- Confidence adapting learning to individual abilities and communication needs.
QTS is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
- £25–£35 per hour PAYE, depending on experience (equating to £30-£42 per hour)
- Paid planning time: 1 additional paid hour for every 5 tuition hours.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to SEND, safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and mental health training.
- Ongoing professional development and opportunities to develop specialist skills.
- Consistent, long-term tuition opportunities, subject to referrals.
- A supportive, growing community of education professionals.
Safeguarding
New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, appropriate barred list checks where required, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification.
Apply today to join New Chapter Tuition and make a meaningful difference to children's educational journeys.
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