SEN / SEND Tutor, Manchester

Core Subject & Targeted Students

We are recruiting qualified SEN / SEND tutors in Manchester to provide Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), or Moderate/Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD). These students are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will benefit from trauma‑informed, holistic tutoring and mentoring.

Mission & Values

Targeted Provision is on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to vulnerable young people in the UK. We aim to raise the standard of educational support offered to children and young people with SEN / SEND, SEMH and associated additional needs, using a child‑centred, trauma‑informed approach.

What We Offer

• Flexible part‑time to full‑time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional opportunities for remote or online teaching assignments, including work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to keep a team around the child and ensure every placement is a success
• A tutor community where best practice, resources and tips are shared
• A child‑centred company committed to transforming vulnerable learners for the better

Role Overview

You will provide Maths, English or Science tuition to young people with SEN / SEND, SEMH, MLD / SLD, or other additional educational needs referred to Targeted Provision. You will work one‑to‑one, flexible, holistic and trauma‑informed tutoring and mentoring.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Plan each session of teaching, tutoring and mentoring
• Deliver holistic and engaging sessions that meet the learner’s needs and advance their educational and social‑emotional journey
• Complete lesson reports and provide feedback on the learner’s progress

Requirements

• Professional teaching qualifications (QTS, QTLS or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience, preferably with SEN / SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD or other additional educational needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• Right to work in the UK (you must be based in the UK)

Employment Status

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, providing short‑term engagements as they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work or expense coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self‑employed tutoring / teaching position

Applying

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds; the over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately made up of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees, migrants and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share or relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience

SEN and Therapeutic Roles

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex‑Teacher
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.