Details:
- Salary: £25 - 30 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Alnwick Northumberland
- Date: 22 hours ago
Description:
SEND Specialist Tutor - SEMH & Complex Needs
Alnwick, Northumberland - 15 hours per week
Prospero Teaching is working with local SEND teams and schools in Alnwick to recruit a dedicated Specialist Tutor to support a Year 11 student with complex SEN and SEMH needs.
The role will involve providing 1:1 tuition for 15 hours per week, ideally during school hours. The main focus will be on rebuilding engagement with education, developing trust and confidence, supporting emotional wellbeing, and preparing the student for their next steps.
We are looking for someone who is patient, adaptable and experienced in supporting young people with SEND, SEMH or complex needs. Experience in a school, tutoring, alternative provision or pastoral setting would be beneficial.
Contract/Position Details:
Location - Alnwick
* Position - SEND Specialist Tutor (SEMH & Complex Needs)
* Type of work - Contract
* Start date - ASAP
* Setting - Student's home or local community setting (e.g. learning hub/library)
* Duration - Ongoing, until a suitable school placement is secured
* Contract type - Temporary
* Hours - 15 hours per week
* Rate of pay - up to £30 per hour (negotiable)
Your role with us:
Build a positive and trusting relationship to support engagement in learning
* Deliver tailored, engagement-focused sessions that meet the needs of a Year 11 learner
* Support the student's SEMH development, helping them regulate emotions and build resilience
* Provide guidance and structure during a key stage in their education and transition planning
* Promote confidence, independence, and life skills through structured activities
* Create a calm, consistent, and safe learning environment
* Monitor and assess progress, providing clear feedback to families and professionals
* Maintain accurate records of attendance and complete weekly reports
Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEND Specialist Tutor:
Children-related or Education-based qualification
* Experience working with students with complex SEND and SEMH needs
* Background in teaching, tutoring, or support work
* Patient, resilient, and creative approach to learning
* Ability to think outside the box and adapt sessions to maintain engagement
To be eligible for this role, the SEND Specialist Tutor must:
Hold the right to work in the UK
* Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
* Be able to provide references covering the last two yearsApply Now
Apply for this SEND Specialist Tutor position 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