Tutor - Autism Support in Morningside

Tutor - Autism Support
Location : Private Home, Edinburgh
Salary : £15 - £20 per hour, depending on experience
Hours : 10-15 hours per week
Employment Status: Self-employed
About the Role
Our family is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Tutor to provide one-to-one support to an autistic boy within our home in Edinburgh.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is passionate about helping them learn, develop their confidence and reach their potential. You will provide individual support in a calm and supportive home environment, adapting your approach to suit the child's individual needs, interests and learning style.
The role is approximately 10-15 hours per week, with the potential for the right person to take on additional hours and responsibilities in the future.
What You'll Be Doing
• Provide one-to-one tutoring and educational support tailored to the child's individual needs.
• Build a positive, trusting and supportive relationship with the child.
• Encourage learning, communication, confidence and independence through engaging activities.
• Adapt activities and your approach to suit the child's interests, abilities and individual learning style.
• Create a positive and encouraging environment where the child feels comfortable, supported and able to develop.
• Work collaboratively with the family to understand priorities and provide consistent support.
• Maintain a professional, patient and positive approach at all times.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, patient and genuinely enjoys helping children develop and learn.
You'll ideally have:
• A degree-level education or equivalent.
• Experience working with children, ideally within an educational, tutoring or support environment.
• An understanding of or experience working with autistic children would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, calm and empathetic approach.
• The ability to build trust and develop positive relationships.
• A reliable, responsible and professional attitude.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is kind, enthusiastic and committed to making a positive difference.
Why Join Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience working closely with an autistic child in a supportive home environment.
You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's learning, development and confidence while building valuable experience in an incredibly rewarding role.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and personality to make a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with an up-to-date copy of your CV.
No agencies please.
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