Full job descriptionSpecialist SEN Tutor – SLD, Autism & ADHDLocation: Southend-on-Sea (SS2)
Pay: £35–£40 per hour PAYE + paid planning & preparation
Hours: 3 hours per day, Monday–Friday | 18 paid hours per week
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long-Term
New Chapter Tuition is recruiting an experienced Specialist SEN Tutor to support a young person with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism (ASC), ADHD and non-verbal communication needs.
You will deliver 3 hours of 1:1 tuition per day, Monday–Friday, working alongside two experienced Support Workers as part of a 3:1 support package. You will be paid for 18 hours per week – 15 hours of tuition plus 3 hours for planning and preparation, equivalent to approximately £42–£48 per teaching hour.
You will plan and deliver a diverse, personalised curriculum focused on communication, engagement, independence and life skills, with access to a garden and outdoor gym for practical and sensory learning.
Requirements:
*Minimum Level 5 qualification in Education & Training or equivalent.
*Strong experience with SLD, Autism, ADHD and non-verbal learners.
*Confident planning and adapting an individualised curriculum.
*Experience supporting behaviours that challenge and using de-escalation strategies.
*Patient, creative, consistent and relationship-led.
New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS, satisfactory references, Right to Work checks and safer recruitment procedures in line with KCSIE.