Job Description You'll work with vulnerable young people, one at a time, on their terms - none of the teaching-at-scale trade-off, less admin, just one person and the part of teaching you care about. We're recruiting experienced SEND tutors in Cumbria, £28 - £35 per hour , for one-to-one tuition with children and young people who've fallen out of mainstream education, or never been properly served by it. What you get
Flexible schedule: Most placements are a few sessions a week (time-limited part-time engagements), with more hours sometimes available. Work not guaranteed; you choose your placements.
Work from home: Planning, prep, and reporting from home; hybrid placements available.
Tes CPD access: Unlimited Tes professional development library, plus our own SEMH-focused courses.
Specialist team behind you: SENDCos, Designated Safeguarding Leads, senior special-school leaders, and experienced tutors.
Community events: Online drop-ins, knowledge-sharing sessions, and a real tutor community.
How we work
We meet each young person where they are - engagement before attainment , child-led. We match, we don't dictate. Trauma-informed tuition that's transformative, not a gap filler - trusted by Local Authorities and schools across the UK. Day to day
One-to-one tuition in English, Maths, or Science to children aged 4-18, referred by Local Authorities and schools.
Sessions typically 1-2 hours , in-person - often in the home, sometimes in school or a community setting, occasionally hybrid, usually within school hours.
Most learners have SEMH, ADHD, ASC, MLD, SLD, or other SEND needs ; many are out of school or at risk of being so.
Per-session reports supported by templates and your SEND Support Specialist.
You'll need
Experience: 2+ years' teaching or tutoring, including substantial hands-on work with SEMH, ADHD, ASC, MLD, SLD, or other SEND needs.
Qualification: QTS or QTLS, or an equivalent specialist teaching qualification.
Subjects: Confidence teaching English, Maths, or Science at one or more Key Stages.
Safeguarding: It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this) and two professional references.
Right to work: UK-based with right to work in the UK.
Invoicing and payments
Paid monthly via an auto-generated invoice you approve in our tutor portal. Applying
Apply in under 5 minutes via our mobile-optimised form.
We interview on a rolling basis and respond to successful applicants within 2 weeks .
Safer recruitment applies; we welcome tutors from every background and want our network to reflect the communities our learners come from.
Our referral / introducer scheme pays a fee to anyone who recommends a tutor who goes on to complete a first lesson.
You may have worked as
SENDCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), SEND Teacher, Special Needs Teacher, Special Needs Tutor, 1:1 Tutor, Home Tutor, Alternative Provision Tutor, Reintegration Tutor, Intervention Specialist, Inclusion Coordinator, or a mainstream / class teacher including Maths, English or Science with SEND experience.
Not a permanent or salaried position; you are not an employee of Targeted Provision. Self-employed, freelance contract for services.
Special Education Needs Teacher in Cumberland employer: TARGETED PROVISION LTD
As a SEND Tutor with us in Kent, you'll enjoy the flexibility of setting your own hours and working from home, allowing you to balance your commitments while making a meaningful impact on vulnerable young people's lives. Our supportive work culture is enhanced by access to professional development resources, a dedicated mentoring programme, and a community of fellow tutors, ensuring you have the tools and guidance needed for success. Join us to be part of a transformative approach to education that prioritises individual needs and fosters genuine connections.
