SEND Specialist Tutor – Sunderland

Description

SEND Specialist Tutor

We are seeking a SEND Tutor who can provide consistent, structured and engaging sessions tailored to the individual needs of a student with complex needs. The primary focus of this role is to re–engage the student with learning, build trust, and support their emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Tuition will be delivered on a 1:1 basis for 15 hours per week, ideally during school hours. You will also be required to complete weekly reports to track engagement, progress, behaviour and wellbeing, helping to ensure the student remains on track and receives the appropriate support.

Contract/Position Details:

Location – Sunderland

Position – SEND Specialist Tutor (SEMH & Complex Needs)

Type of work – Contract

Start date – ASAP

Setting – Student's home or local community setting (e.g. learning hub/library)

Duration – Ongoing, until a suitable school placement is secured

Contract type – Temporary

Hours – 15 hours per week

Rate of pay – up to 30 per hour (negotiable) Your role with us:

Build a positive and trusting relationship to support engagement in learning

Deliver tailored, engagement–focused sessions that meet the needs of a Year 11 learner

Support the student's SEMH development, helping them regulate emotions and build resilience

Provide guidance and structure during a key stage in their education and transition planning

Promote confidence, independence, and life skills through structured activities

Create a calm, consistent, and safe learning environment

Monitor and assess progress, providing clear feedback to families and professionals

Maintain accurate records of attendance and complete weekly reports

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEND Specialist Tutor:

Children–related or Education–based qualification

Experience working with students with complex SEND and SEMH needs

Background in teaching, tutoring, or support work

Patient, resilient, and creative approach to learning

Ability to think outside the box and adapt sessions to maintain engagement

To be eligible for this role, the SEND Specialist Tutor must:

Hold the right to work in the UK

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application

Be able to provide references covering the last two yearsApply Now

Apply for this SEND Specialist Tutor position or call (phone number removed) to find out more, ask for Evan.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. IND–SEN

Ad ID: 5419029276