SEN Tutor – 1:1 Functional Skills Support

About the role

Prospero Teaching is partnering with local councils to deliver personalised tuition for looked‑after children and pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). As a SEN Tutor you will provide one‑to‑one support in Functional Skills, Maths and English, adapting lessons to each learner’s unique needs.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 tuition in Functional Skills, Maths and/or English, tailored to the student’s ability and learning profile.
• Work with learners who have a range of SEN, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, global development delay and communication difficulties.
• Design and implement individualised lesson plans that align with EHCPs or identified support requirements.
• Maintain a calm, consistent and encouraging approach to build trust and promote engagement.
• Communicate regularly with parents, carers and professionals to ensure coordinated support.

Required profile

• Minimum of one year experience supporting children or young people with SEN in an educational or therapeutic setting.
• Experience teaching or supporting Functional Skills and core subjects (Maths or English).
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
• Desirable: SEN qualification, ABA experience, training in Autism or social communication strategies, PGCE or QTS.

Required skills

• Ability to adapt curriculum and resources to diverse learning needs.
• Strong organisational skills for planning individual lesson plans.
• Effective communication with families and multidisciplinary teams.

What we offer

• Flexible part‑time hours – choose morning, noon or evening sessions.
• Competitive hourly rate of £25‑£30.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on vulnerable learners.