SEN Tutor – Non-Verbal Autism & Complex Needs

SEN Tutor – Non-Verbal Autism & Complex Needs

SEN Tutor - Non-Verbal Autism & Complex Needs

Location: London and surrounding areas

Hours: 10-30 tuition hours per week (12-36 paid hours including PPA)

Contract: Part-time, term-time

Start Date: ASAP

About New Chapter Tuition

New Chapter Tuition is a specialist tuition provider working with local authorities, Virtual Schools and education provisions to deliver personalised 1:1 education for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

We are looking for experienced SEN Tutors specialising in non-verbal Autism, communication difficulties and complex learning needs to support learners who require a highly individualised, sensory-based approach to education.

Our learners may have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD) or Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

The Role

You will deliver face-to-face, 1:1 tuition to children and young people who are non-speaking, minimally verbal or use alternative methods of communication.

Learning may focus on early literacy and numeracy, communication, sensory exploration, social interaction, independence and emotional regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 tuition tailored to individual learning and communication needs.
• Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including PECS, Makaton, communication boards or digital communication devices.
• Incorporate sensory stories, tactile resources, visual timetables and multisensory activities.
• Support early communication, attention, interaction and engagement through play-based learning.
• Use approaches such as Intensive Interaction and Attention Autism, where appropriate.
• Adapt activities to accommodate sensory sensitivities, processing difficulties and emotional regulation needs.
• Work towards personalised learning objectives and EHCP outcomes.
• Monitor progress and complete clear weekly learning reports.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners, families and professionals.

About You

• Experience supporting non-speaking or minimally verbal children or young people.
• Experience working with Autism, SLD, PMLD, GDD or complex SEND.
• Understanding of AAC or alternative communication strategies.
• Confidence delivering sensory-based, play-based or highly differentiated learning activities.
• A patient, creative and relationship-led approach.
• Ability to recognise and respond to individual communication cues.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to consistent support.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant SEND qualification.
• Experience within specialist schools, SEND provisions or 1:1 tuition.
• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, Grid for iPad or other AAC systems.
• Experience using Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism or sensory stories.
• Experience supporting learners with EHCPs.

What We Offer

• £30-£35 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• £35 per hour for Qualified Teachers (QTS).
• Paid PPA: One additional paid hour for every five tuition hours delivered.
• Consistent, long-term tuition opportunities of 10-30 tuition hours per week.
• Access to educational tools, resources and professional development.
• Dedicated support from the New Chapter Tuition team.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference through personalised, relationship-led education.

Working Arrangements

Tuition is delivered face-to-face in learners' homes, libraries, community settings or specialist education provisions.

Sessions typically take place Monday to Friday during school hours, with a minimum commitment of two hours per tuition day.

We are seeking tutors who can offer reliable availability and consistency to the learners and families they support.

Safeguarding

New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, identity verification and right-to-work checks.