SEN Tutor (pre-supported internship in London

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Tutor (Pre-Supported Internship) to join a specialist post-16 education provision supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support learners aged 16–25 as they develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adulthood and progression into supported internships.

Although the provision is based in the Heathrow / Staines corridor, this role is highly accessible from Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Hayes, West Drayton and surrounding areas, making it ideal for candidates seeking opportunities in the wider Hillingdon area.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in SEND education, Further Education, vocational learning or employability programmes who is passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes.

As a SEN Tutor (Pre-Supported Internship) supporting learners in the Hillingdon / Heathrow area, you will deliver engaging and personalised learning programmes using a RARPA framework, supporting learners working from Entry Level 3 through to Level 2. You will play a key role in preparing learners for adulthood by developing employability skills, confidence, independence and workplace readiness. Working within a specialist setting near Heathrow, you will help learners build practical skills including interview preparation, work experience participation, travel training and communication skills.

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learning programmes using the RARPA framework.
• Deliver personalised learning that meets individual learner needs.
• Teach learners within mixed-ability groups working towards supported internship readiness.
• Promote learners' intellectual, personal and social development.
• Embed English, Maths and British Values throughout the curriculum.
• Design and deliver engaging PSHE sessions.
• Support learners to become work-ready and independent.

You will:

• Assess learner progress and achievement using RARPA methodologies.
• Produce learner reports and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct progress reviews and contribute to annual review meetings.
• Set, monitor and review learner targets.
• Work with quality assurance processes to evidence learner achievement.
• Support learners in achieving meaningful progression outcomes.

You will:

• Deliver employability-focused learning programmes.
• Support learners with interview preparation and workplace skills.
• Facilitate access to work experience opportunities.
• Deliver Skills Builder and employability programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop learning resources and schemes of work.
• Help learners prepare for supported internships and future employment opportunities.

You will:

• Work collaboratively with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Support positive behaviour and learner wellbeing.
• Ensure risk assessments and health and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and learner welfare.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive environment serving learners from the Hillingdon area.

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience working with young people with SEND.
• Strong teaching, coaching or training skills.
• Knowledge of employability, independence and life-skills development.
• A good understanding of English and Maths.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learner needs.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for young people with additional needs.

This opportunity offers the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people from Hillingdon and surrounding areas. You will help learners build confidence, develop employability skills and prepare for successful futures. You will join a supportive team dedicated to creating positive outcomes for learners with additional needs. This role provides excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within specialist education.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners is at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check covering both Child and Adult Workforces.

This position is based near Heathrow / Staines, with strong transport links from Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Hayes and surrounding areas. The role is primarily site-based, supporting learners across the wider Hillingdon and West London fringe catchment area.