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SEND Specialist Tutor Opportunity 1:1, WR6/WR2 Area (Herefordshire/Worcestershire border)
Prospero Teaching is looking for a SEND Specialist Tutor to deliver a bespoke face-to-face tuition package on a 1:1 basis to a highly able Year 9 pupil with ASD and DCD (dyspraxia) who is currently accessing education through an EOTAS package.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a skilled and empathetic tutor who can combine subject knowledge across core GCSE subjects (including English, Maths, Sciences, and Humanities) with a nurturing and personalised approach to learning.
The pupil is intellectually curious, with a particular interest in subjects like quantum mechanics, but he requires structured, foundational teaching to close learning gaps and build GCSE-level competence. Your role will involve delivering engaging, motivating lessons that meet him at his level both academically and emotionally.
You will play a vital part in re-engaging this learner with the curriculum, helping him to build confidence and prepare for qualifications, with support from Prosperos consultant team and regular communication with his wider care team.
Contract/Position Details:
- Location Within the pupils home in WR6 and WR2 (travel between locations may be required; both are rural, so access to a car is essential)
- Position 1:1 SEND Specialist Tutor
- Type of work Contract
- Start date ASAP
- Duration Ongoing, expected 16 hours per week
- End date (if applicable) TBC
- Contract type Temporary
- Full-time/part-time Part time (up to 16 hours per week)
- Minimum rate of pay GBP25 per hour (negotiable based on experience and subject coverage)
- Hours Flexible and to be agreed with the carer (after 4 pm, Monday - Friday)
Experience, Training and Qualifications:
- QTS or equivalent preferred
- Proven experience with SEND, particularly ASD and/or DCD (Dyspraxia)
- Able to plan and deliver multi-subject, KS3/GCSE content (Maths, English, History, Politics, Science, Computer Science, Geography)
- Must be patient, creative and passionate about making learning accessible and enjoyable
- Familiarity with closing knowledge gaps for high-ability learners with inconsistent prior attainment
- To be eligible for this role, the 1:1 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
- Provide two professional child-related references
- Have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car (essential for this rural delivery)
Apply Now
To find out more or apply for this 1:1 SEND Specialist Tutor position, please send your CV to (url removed)
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy
