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SEN Specialist Outreach Tutor - Southend

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 25 - 35 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Southend-On-Sea, Essex

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

SEN Specialist Tutor - Outreach Tuition

Location: Southend
 Position: SEN Specialist Tutor - Outreach Tuition
 Age Range: Primary School
 Subjects: Maths and English essential; Science desirable
 Hours: 0-40 hours per week (0-hour contract)
 Typical Referral: 10-15 hours per week per student
 Pay Rate: £25-£35 per hour
 Contract Type: Ongoing / Long-Term
 Working Hours: Primarily during school hours

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and experienced SEN Specialist Tutors to provide personalised, one-to-one outreach tuition to primary-aged students across Southend.

This role is ideal for a tutor who is passionate about supporting children who may be struggling to access mainstream education due to additional learning needs, SEND, school anxiety, or other barriers to education.

You will deliver engaging and highly individualised tuition programmes designed to help students re-engage with learning, rebuild confidence, develop essential skills, and make meaningful academic progress.

Maths and English teaching experience is essential. The ability to support Science and the wider primary curriculum is highly desirable.

Most referrals involve approximately 10-15 hours of tuition per student per week, generally delivered during school hours, although flexibility may be required depending on the individual learner and referral.

This is an outreach-based role, so tuition may take place in a learner's home, community setting, or another suitable agreed location.

About the Students

The students you support may have a range of additional needs and barriers to education, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC/ASD)
ADHD
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Speech and Language Difficulties
SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
School anxiety
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
Previous disengagement from mainstream education
Gaps in learning or difficulties accessing the curriculumYou will need to be confident adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of each learner and creating a calm, supportive environment where they can feel safe and successful.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, one-to-one outreach tuition to primary-aged learners.
Teach Maths and English confidently across the primary age range.
Support learners across the wider primary curriculum, including Science where appropriate.
Assess individual learning needs and identify gaps in knowledge.
Plan and deliver structured, personalised learning programmes.
Adapt teaching methods and resources to suit different SEND profiles and learning styles.
Support learners to work towards their EHCP targets, curriculum objectives and academic goals.
Build positive, trusting relationships with learners who may have experienced significant barriers to education.
Monitor progress and maintain accurate records of learning, engagement and achievement.
Provide appropriate feedback and updates to parents, carers, schools and relevant professionals.
Work collaboratively with families and other professionals involved in the learner's education.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for tutors who have:

Strong experience teaching primary Maths and English.
Experience working with primary-aged students.
Previous experience supporting children with SEN/SEND; a minimum of two years' experience is preferred.
A strong understanding of different SEND profiles and effective strategies for supporting learners with additional needs.
The ability to engage and motivate students who may be anxious, disengaged or reluctant to learn.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A patient, adaptable and empathetic approach.
The ability to work independently and confidently within an outreach environment.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan structured, purposeful sessions.
An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to education and achieve their potential.

Essential Subject Expertise

Maths - Essential
 English - Essential

Desirable Subject Expertise

Science - Desirable

Experience supporting Science at primary level would be particularly advantageous.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
Primary teaching qualification or relevant degree.
SEN/SEND-related qualifications or specialist training.
Experience supporting learners with EHCPs.
Experience working within alternative provision, specialist settings or mainstream schools.
Previous experience delivering outreach tuition.
Experience supporting learners experiencing school anxiety, EBSA or prolonged absence from education.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced SEN tutor who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of children.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with individual learners, providing consistent, personalised support that helps them reconnect with education and make progress at their own pace.

With ongoing referrals, flexible hours and typical caseloads of 10-15 hours per student per week, the role can offer regular work for tutors who are looking for meaningful outreach opportunities.

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