Primary SEN Tutor

Primary SEN Tutor - Gateshead

Primary Maths & English | SEND / SEMH | 1:1 Tuition

Are you an experienced Primary Tutor looking to make a real difference to children who are disengaged from mainstream education?

This is a rewarding opportunity for patient, nurturing tutors who are passionate about re-engaging children through personalised education, positive relationships, and a supportive approach to learning.

About the Role

As a Primary SEN Tutor in Gateshead, you will deliver one-to-one tuition to primary-aged pupils who are not accessing full-time education or who require additional educational support.

Many learners have experienced disrupted education and may struggle with confidence, emotional regulation, anxiety, or engagement in the classroom. You will provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment, helping children rebuild trust in education, develop essential literacy and numeracy skills, and make progress at their own pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Maths and English tuition tailored to primary-aged pupils.
• Plan and deliver individualised lessons to address learning gaps and develop core literacy and numeracy skills.
• Support pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other additional learning needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning styles, abilities, and emotional needs.
• Build positive relationships to improve engagement, confidence, and motivation.
• Create a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, attendance, and engagement.
• Complete regular progress reports and provide feedback to parents, carers, and the Prospero Teaching team.

Role Details

• Location: Gateshead.
• Pay: Up to £30 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• Hours: Flexible, depending on the pupil's needs and placement requirements.
• Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

To be considered for this Primary SEN Tutor role in Gateshead, you should have:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or SEMH needs; experience in alternative provision, PRUs, or tutoring is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of primary Maths and English.
• A calm, flexible, patient, and empathetic approach to teaching.
• The ability to adapt lessons to meet individual educational and emotional needs.
• Right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Ability to provide two years of professional references.

Apply Now

Please apply within or contact Evan on (phone number removed) for more information.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching before undertaking the placement.

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