Tutor

SEN Tutor – Face to Face – Nationwide
£30 – £40 per hour | Flexible hours | Placements near you | Start ASAP

Are you a patient, creative and dedicated educator who wants to help children and young people with special educational needs rediscover their love of learning? Machu Specialist Education is recruiting SEN Tutors across England to deliver face-to-face, one-to-one tuition to pupils who need a more personalised approach to education.

We work with local authorities, schools, case managers and families nationwide, so whether you’re in a city, town or rural area, we can match you with pupils close to where you live.

About the Role

As an SEN Tutor, you’ll work one-to-one or with small groups of children and young people aged 4 to 19 who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Many of the pupils we support are out of school or waiting for a suitable school place. Some are emotionally based school avoidant (EBSA) or anxious about education, some are at risk of exclusion or have been excluded, and others need additional support alongside their school education.

All tuition is face to face, in the pupil’s home, at school, or in a community setting such as a library. Your aim will be to help each young person re-engage with learning, make progress towards their goals and build their confidence and independence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering engaging, personalised tuition sessions tailored to each pupil’s needs, interests and EHCP outcomes
• Teaching English, maths and literacy, as well as functional skills, life skills and social and emotional learning where needed
• Adapting your approach using visual, practical, sensory and multi-sensory methods
• Breaking learning down into small, achievable steps and celebrating every success
• Building a trusting, consistent relationship with each pupil and supporting their communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Carrying out initial assessments and setting clear learning targets
• Keeping session notes and writing progress reports for schools, local authorities and families
• Contributing to EHCP annual reviews and multi-agency meetings, and supporting pupils’ transition back into school or into a new placement where this is part of their plan

Who You’ll Be Supporting

You may work with pupils who have a range of needs, including autism (ASD), ADHD, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, speech, language and communication needs, specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, moderate learning difficulties, and anxiety or emotionally based school avoidance.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience teaching, tutoring or supporting children or young people with SEND
• A degree, or an equivalent level of relevant experience
• A patient, calm and empathetic approach, with the ability to build trust with reluctant or anxious learners
• The ability to plan and adapt learning to suit individual needs
• Good communication skills with pupils, parents and professionals
• Strong organisation and record-keeping skills
• A reliable, professional and well-prepared approach to every session

It would be an advantage, though not essential, if you have QTS or QTLS, or a SEN-specific qualification such as a SENCO award or autism, dyslexia or SpLD training. Experience with pupils out of education, in alternative provision, or with SEMH or EBSA needs would also be valuable, as would knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the EHCP process. Familiarity with approaches such as Makaton, PECS, Lego therapy or Zones of Regulation, and experience preparing pupils for Functional Skills or GCSE, are a bonus. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are desirable, and essential for some rural placements.

This role is ideal for qualified teachers who want more flexibility, experienced SEN teaching assistants ready for the next step, and specialist tutors looking for regular, meaningful work.

What You’ll Receive

• A competitive hourly rate of £30 to £40, depending on experience and location
• Weekly pay
• Flexible hours to suit your availability, with placements close to where you live
• Varied face-to-face work in home, school and community settings
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
• A dedicated consultant who will get to know you and support you throughout each placement
• Access to our healthcare partner network, giving easier access to SLTs, OTs and other allied health professionals

About Machu Specialist Education

Machu Specialist Education, part of Machu Group, supplies teachers, tutors, teaching assistants and support staff to schools, local authorities, case managers and families. Working alongside our healthcare partner, we understand complex needs and take the time to match the right tutor with the right young person.