SEN Tutor

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Kent based in-person tutor with SEN / ASC experience and good availability

About

This is an award-winning London-based tuition agency – they won the Tuition Business of the Year award in the 2022 National Tutoring Awards arranged by The Tutors’ Association (runner-up in 2023).

They offer a more nurturing approach and help students with special educational needs (SEN) and those lacking confidence or motivation. Their heart-based approach – the ‘Agency Approach’ – involves meeting the whole person from their unique perspective with warmth to build trust, self-esteem and self-belief, before building on academic abilities.

The agency is committed to providing the best possible care to its students and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The role

The agency Education’s tuition agency (an employment business) seeks experienced SEN tutors with excellent written and spoken English - experience working with students with ASC strongly desired. Tutors must be able to tutor in Tonbridge / Dartford / Edenbridge / Ashford.

They strongly prefer tutors with good availability for in-person tutoring (and can offer many hours of tutoring, including during the daytime).

Students typically receive tuition in their homes (one-to-one) with a parent or guardian present or at the agency through the (small groups up to 1:6). Successful candidates will be provided with further information and guidelines on the agency's Approach and relevant training for working with SEN students.

Key qualities they look for in their tutors include:

• Passion for teaching their subjects of expertise
• Ability to provide engaging and informative lessons that motivate students
• Ability to create bespoke lessons according to the student’s needs
• Caring, patient and empathetic
• Professional and diligent with a strong commitment to safeguarding

Main areas they serve (in-person):

• South West London (Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth)
• South London (Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich)
• Central London (Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster)
• West London (Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow)
• North West London
• Barking
• Surrey (Epsom & Ewell)

Benefits of the role

You will be working as a self-employed, part-time tutor, so you can choose which clients/students you wish to provide tuition to. Based on client demand, they are ideally looking for tutors who are looking to tutor at least 12 hours per week (and have good opportunities for those wishing to tutor many hours each week). The agency provides its tutors with opportunities for professional development, including the potential for an employment contract if of interest.

In addition, they offers the right candidate:

• A respectful working environment for tutors
• On-going training and support from experienced education professionals
• Access to comprehensive CPD and upskilling opportunities through TES Develop

Key qualifications

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a current Enhanced DBS certificate (with a check of the children’s barred list) before commencing any tutoring assignments (they can apply on behalf of a candidate if not currently held). Candidates must also provide 2 relevant professional references and a parent reference. Candidates who have lived / worked overseas in the last 5 years will also need to provide certain overseas checks, including a police certificate.

Please review the safer recruitment policy on their website for further details.

In addition, candidates should have:

• At least 12 months of relevant tutoring and/or teaching experience in the UK
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong subject knowledge in their tuition subject(s)
• University qualification or studying towards one and A-levels
• Passion for teaching and their tuition subject(s)
• SEN tuition/teaching experience and a passion for working with students with SEN

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: ME2129658 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.