Sen Tutor

SEN 1:1 Tutor (SEND) – Northampton & Surrounding Areas

Competitive Pay | Flexible School-Hours Role | Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities

Are you an experienced teacher or tutor with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

TP Tutors, part of Teaching Personnel, is seeking dedicated SEN 1:1 Tutors to provide personalised tuition to pupils across Northampton, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley, and the surrounding areas. Sessions take place in pupils' homes, schools, or community settings during school hours.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require tailored educational provision due to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language needs, dyslexia, or other additional learning needs. You'll play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, re-engage with education, and achieve meaningful academic progress.

Pay

Competitive pay, depending on experience, qualifications, the pupil's needs, and the tuition assignment.

Working Pattern

• Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities
• Tuition delivered during school hours (Monday to Friday)
• Long-term and ongoing tuition assignments available
• Travel to pupils' homes, schools, or community venues across Northampton and the surrounding areas is required

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tuition tailored to each pupil's individual needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to support a range of SEND needs.
• Plan lessons that promote academic progress, confidence, and independence.
• Monitor pupil progress and complete session reports after each lesson.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools, and local authorities.
• Encourage pupils to develop resilience, engagement, and a positive attitude towards learning.

Must-Have Requirements

• A minimum of two years' UK teaching experience.
• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication, behaviour management, and relationship-building skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to travel reliably between tuition locations.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Nice-to-Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language needs, dyslexia, or other additional needs.
• Experience delivering tuition within alternative provision, specialist settings, or pupils' homes.
• Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Why Join TP Tutors?

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• Flexible working to fit around your availability
• Dedicated consultant support
• Weekly in-house payroll
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training
• Opportunities to work with a variety of pupils across the local area
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to a young person's education and wellbeing

Location

This role covers Northampton, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley, and nearby areas. Applicants should be willing to travel to tuition locations within the local region.

Whether you're an experienced SEN teacher, specialist tutor, or qualified educator looking for flexible work, we'd love to hear from you.

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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.
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