Job Description

SEN Academic Tutor - Immediate Opportunities Available

Location: Berkshire and surrounding areas

Hours: Part-Time, Flexible

Pay: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

Start Date: Immediate referrals available and from September

Are you an experienced education professional with a passion for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs?

We are working in close partnership with a Pupil Referral Unit in Wokingham to provide specialist academic tuition across Berkshire and the surrounding areas. Due to an increasing number of referrals, we are looking for compassionate, dedicated, and experienced SEN Academic Tutors to join our growing team.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to support children and young people who require alternative provision, helping them re-engage with learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive educational outcomes through personalised academic support.

Why Join Us?

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. As an SEN Academic Tutor, you'll deliver tailored one-to-one tuition that enables pupils to overcome barriers to learning, build essential academic skills, and reach their individual potential.

With a steady flow of referrals across Berkshire, you'll benefit from flexible working alongside the opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.

About the Role

As an SEN Academic Tutor, you will deliver personalised, face-to-face academic tuition to primary and secondary-aged pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Tuition sessions may take place:

In the pupil's home

Within a community setting such as a library or learning hubYou will be responsible for:

Planning and delivering engaging, individualised academic lessons in core subjects, including English, Maths and Science where appropriate

Adapting teaching strategies to meet each pupil's learning needs and abilities

Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families

Supporting pupils to improve confidence, resilience, motivation, and independence

Implementing strategies to overcome barriers to learning and re-engage pupils with education

Monitoring progress and providing clear feedback and reports following sessions

Who You'll Be Supporting

You will work with pupils presenting with a variety of additional needs, including:

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

ADHD

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

Anxiety and other mental health needs

Behavioural challenges

Communication and interaction needs

Moderate and complex learning difficultiesMany of the pupils you support may have become disengaged from mainstream education and require a patient, flexible, and personalised approach to help them rediscover a love of learning.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from Academic Tutors who have:

Experience teaching or tutoring children and young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs

Strong subject knowledge, particularly in English, Maths and/or Science

A good understanding of neurodiversity and additional learning needs

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may be reluctant to engage with education

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach

Experience delivering personalised educational programmes that support both academic progress and personal developmentApplications are welcomed from qualified Teachers, SEN Tutors, SEN Specialists, Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors, Youth Workers, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs), and other experienced education professionals.

Availability to deliver tuition across multiple days per week is advantageous due to the high volume of referrals we receive throughout Berkshire and surrounding counties.

What's on Offer?

Flexible part-time hours to suit your availability

Competitive hourly rates based on experience

Consistent referrals and ongoing tuition opportunities

Immediate starts available

Opportunities extending into the next academic year

The chance to make a lasting impact on the educational journey of children and young people

Apply Today

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality academic support to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs and want to help young people overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly via this advert to join our growing team of specialist SEN Academic Tutors supporting learners across Berkshire and the surrounding areas