SEND Tutor, RIBBONS AND REEVES

R&R Tuition is seeking an engaging, interactive SEND Tutor to provide bespoke 1:1 support for children and young people in Greenwich who are currently unable to access a mainstream school environment.

About the role

• Provide individualised, face-to-face educational support to learners from Early Years through to KS4.
• Deliver core-subject English, Maths, and Science content alongside personalised SEND-focused learning.
• Use positive and proactive behaviour strategies to build trust and engagement.
• Take a nurturing and trauma-informed approach to meet the individual needs of each learner.
• Complete initial academic and emotional assessments to establish appropriate outcome targets.
• Record and communicate detailed regular progress updates.
• Monitor and record daily attendance.
• Support learners to reintegrate back into mainstream, specialist, or alternative education settings where appropriate.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children and young people, ideally with SEND and/or SEMH needs (e.g., teaching, private tuition, prior SEND Tutor roles, youth work, alternative provision, or pastoral settings).
• QTS is desirable but not essential; at least one year of relevant, UK-based experience is acceptable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and supportive approach.
• Reliability, professionalism, and a relationship-building mindset.
• Confidence to work independently.
• Proactive attitude and ability to adapt to different learners and circumstances.

Learner needs

You’ll work alongside young learners with a variety of additional needs, often including:

• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Autism
• Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
• Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

Pay

£30–£35 per hour.

Schedule

10–20 hours per week (term-time only).

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate.
• Access to flexible, personalised curriculum resources and materials.
• Comprehensive online portal for seamless report and progress uploads.
• Downloadable training videos and tools.
• Experienced consultants available for support and guidance.
• Specialist workshops, including trauma-informed practice.
• Opportunity to focus on individual learners and create maximum impact.
• Quick and easy compliance process.
• Access to multiple tutoring opportunities to choose your own hours.