ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist SEN Outreach Tutor to deliver personalised, 1:1 education to young people who are currently out of school. This role is ideal for a skilled educator with a background in working with students with special educational needs (SEN), including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and other complex learning profiles.
Using a trauma-informed and flexible approach, the Outreach Tutor will plan and deliver bespoke, engaging lessons designed to re-engage pupils, boost confidence, and support academic and emotional development. As many of the learners will have been out of formal education for extended periods, the successful tutor will need to demonstrate resilience, empathy, and creativity.
A Team Teach qualification is highly desirable, as it supports the use of positive behaviour management strategies in line with best safeguarding practices.
Prospero Teaching provides close support and supervision to ensure quality and progression, and to help tutors feel connected, confident, and professionally supported.
CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS
- Location: Barking and Dagenham
- Position: Specialist SEN Outreach Tutor
- Type of Work: 1:1 tuition (home or community based)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Type: Temporary, with potential for ongoing placements
- Hours: Flexible - typically between 1 to 3 hours per session, with part-time and full-time opportunities
- Rate of Pay: Minimum 25 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a UK school or alternative provision
- Proven experience supporting children and young people with SEN/SEMH
- Team Teach certification (highly desirable)
- Up-to-date Safeguarding training (can be provided if necessary)
TO BE ELIGIBLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
- Provide two child-related professional references covering the last two years
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH PROSPERO TEACHING
- Ongoing CPD opportunities, including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team
- Supportive consultant and case management for each pupil placement
- Opportunities to make a tangible difference to vulnerable young people's lives