Sen Tutor

Secondary 1:1 Tutor (SEND) – Coventry
Competitive Pay | Flexible School-Hours Role | Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities

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

TP Tutors, part of Teaching Personnel, is seeking dedicated Secondary 1:1 Tutors to provide personalised tuition to secondary-aged pupils across Coventry. Tuition takes place in pupils' homes, schools, alternative provisions, 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, medical needs, 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 through personalised 1:1 support.

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, alternative provisions, or community venues across Coventry is required

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tuition tailored to each pupil's individual needs.
• Support secondary-aged pupils with a range of SEND and additional learning needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to meet individual learning requirements.
• Plan lessons that promote academic progress, confidence, independence, and engagement.
• Monitor pupil progress and complete session reports following each tuition session.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools, local authorities, and other professionals.
• Encourage pupils to develop resilience, motivation, and a positive attitude towards learning.
• Deliver tuition across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including GCSE preparation where appropriate.

Must-Have Requirements

• A minimum of two years' UK teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum, particularly Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Experience teaching one or more core subjects (English, Maths, or Science) is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, behaviour management, and relationship-building skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to travel reliably within Coventry.
• 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), ADHD, SEMH, 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).
• Experience preparing pupils for GCSE examinations or supporting learners who are working below age-related expectations.

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 support a variety of secondary-aged pupils across Coventry
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to a young person's education, confidence, and wellbeing

Location

This role covers Coventry. Applicants should be willing to travel to tuition locations across the city during school hours.

Whether you're an experienced secondary teacher, SEN specialist, or qualified tutor looking for flexible work during school hours, we'd love to hear from you. Join TP Tutors and help transform the educational journey of young people across Coventry.

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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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