At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personalised educational support to children with additional learning needs.
- Company: Supportive organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for young people.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a rewarding role that fosters personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Empower learners to build confidence and achieve their academic goals.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
Salary: GBP25 - GBP35 per hour
Location: Southend-On-Sea
Position: SEN Specialist Tutor
Hours: 0–40 hours per week (0 hour)
Pay Rate: £25–£35 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing / Long-Term
We are seeking dedicated and experienced SEN Tutors to provide personalised educational support to children and young people with a range of additional learning needs. This rewarding opportunity involves delivering tailored tuition programmes designed to help learners build confidence, re-engage with education, and achieve meaningful academic and personal progress. Tutors will work on a one-to-one basis with learners across various age groups, delivering approximately 10–15 hours of support per student each week.
About the Role
As an SEN Specialist Tutor, you will design and deliver engaging, individualised learning sessions that reflect each learner's unique strengths, challenges, and educational goals. You will work closely with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure learning programmes align with EHCP outcomes and support long-term development. Students may present with a variety of needs, including:
- ADHD
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Speech and Language Difficulties
- SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
- School anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, learner-centred tuition in person
- Assess learning needs and create structured intervention plans
- Support pupils in working towards EHCP targets and educational outcomes
- Build positive, trusting relationships with learners and their families
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs and learning styles
- Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of achievement and engagement
- Provide regular updates to parents, carers, and relevant professionals
- Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence in learning
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (minimum two years preferred)
- Strong understanding of a range of SEND profiles and effective intervention strategies
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to engage and motivate learners who may have experienced barriers to education
- Patient, adaptable, and empathetic approach
- Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners and improving outcomes
Desirable Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification
- SEN-related qualifications or training
- Experience within alternative provision, outreach tuition, specialist settings, or mainstream schools supporting SEND learners
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by helping them access education in a way that works for them and supports their individual journey toward success.
Special Educational Needs Tutor in Southend-on-Sea employer: remedyrecruitmentgroup
Join a supportive and dynamic team in Southend-On-Sea, where your role as a Special Educational Needs Tutor will empower children and young people to overcome learning barriers and thrive academically. We offer flexible working hours, competitive pay rates, and a culture that values collaboration and professional development, ensuring you have the resources and support needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our learners.
