SEN Tutor - Newton Aycliffe

The Opportunity

As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you will be responsible for creating, planning and delivering one-to-one lessons tailored to each individual student's needs and abilities. We welcome applications from experienced tutors, teachers and professionals with a background in supporting children and young people in an educational or therapeutic setting.

Your role will focus on helping students re-engage with learning, establish a structured daily routine and continue their educational development while they await a suitable school placement.

Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

Contract/Position Details:

Location - Various locations across Newton Aycliffe
Position - SEND Specialist Tutor
Type of work - Contract
Start date - October 2026
Setting - Student's home or a community-based setting, such as a learning hub or library
Duration - Until the pupil secures a suitable school placement
Contract type - Temporary
Full-time/part-time availability - Typically 6-15 hours per week per student
Rate of pay - Up to £30 per hour (negotiable)Your role with us:

Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition to students with SEND, focusing on building confidence, developing life skills, safely accessing the community, learning simple cooking skills and promoting independence.
Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning needs and educational gaps.
Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
Create a supportive, engaging and motivating learning environment to help students rebuild their confidence and develop a positive attitude towards learning.
Complete daily attendance records and submit weekly progress reports.Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEND Specialist Tutor:

Hold a relevant qualification in education, childcare or a related field.
Have experience working within a UK classroom or educational setting.
Be creative, patient and adaptable, with the ability to think outside the box to engage learners.
Have experience supporting students with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, Global Learning Difficulties (GLD) and challenging behaviours.To be eligible for this role, the potential SEND Specialist Tutor must:

Hold the right to work in the UK.
Hold an enhanced DBS certificate with the children's barred list check, registered with the DBS Update Service, or be willing to complete a new application.
Be able to provide references covering the last two years of education or employment.Apply Now

Apply now for this SEND Specialist Tutor position in Newton Aycliffe, starting October 2026, or call (phone number removed) to find out more. Ask for Evan.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. IND-SEN

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