SEND Tutor, RIBBONS AND REEVES
Guardian Jobs · Westminster, CO · 2 mo ago
EducationFull-time
R&R Tuition is seeking an engaging, interactive SEND Tutor to provide 1:1 support for students in Westminster who are currently unable to access a mainstream school environment. This role partners with multiple local authorities to deliver bespoke educational support.
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 each learner’s individual needs.
- Complete initial academic and emotional assessments to establish outcome targets.
- Record and communicate detailed regular progress updates.
- Monitor and record daily attendance.
- Support learners in reintegrating 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, youth work, alternative provision, or pastoral settings).
- QTS is desirable but not essential; at least one year of relevant UK-based experience is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Patient, empathetic, and supportive approach.
- Reliability, professionalism, and a relationship-building mindset.
- Confidence to work independently.
- Proactive attitude with the ability to adapt to different learners and circumstances.
Skills
Supporting learners with a variety of additional needs, 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)
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay rate of £30–£35 per hour.
- 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 maximize impact.
- Quick and easy compliance process.
- Access to multiple tutoring opportunities to choose your own hours.
Pay
£30–£35 per hour.
Schedule
10–20 hours per week (term-time only).