Are you an experienced Educator, Tutor, or support professional looking for flexible, rewarding work where you can make a genuine difference? TP Tutors is actively recruiting SEN Tutors in Dover to deliver 1:1, face‑to‑face tuition to young people currently outside of mainstream education.
This is more than a tutoring role - this is your chance to help students rebuild confidence, overcome barriers, and re‑engage with learning in a way that works for them.
About the Role
You’ll support learners with additional needs such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, anxiety, and school avoidance, using a personalised, patient, and creative approach.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver engaging 1:1 tuition sessions in homes or community settings
- Build strong, trusting relationships with learners
- Adapt lessons to suit individual needs and learning styles
- Create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
- Support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing
- Help students re‑engage with education and achieve realistic goals
- Track progress and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including teachers, ex‑teachers, SLD/MLD teachers, tutors, teaching assistants, SENCO, SEN professionals, youth workers, mentors, and intervention specialists.
You will ideally have:
- Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)
- A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- The ability to adapt your teaching style to individual needs
- Access to transport or willingness to travel locally
To be considered, you will need:
- The right to work in the UK
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
- Two years of recent, verifiable professional references
Why Join TP Tutors?
- Flexible working to suit your schedule
- Consistent work due to high local demand
- Long‑term and ongoing opportunities available
- Free CPD and safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant support throughout
High demand in Dover means:
- Immediate start opportunities
- The chance to build a steady timetable quickly
- Regular, reliable work
If you’re looking for flexible, well‑paid work where you can genuinely change lives, this is the opportunity for you.
Apply now to join TP Tutors and start making a meaningful impact.
Important Information
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAqs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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1:1 Tutor - Dover employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
