SEN Tutor

SEN Tutor - Colchester Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition to a learner in Colchester. The students you may encounter may be not be in mainstream education…

Pay rate £25 – £30/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 30 October 2026

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SEN Tutor - Colchester

Prospero Teaching are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Tutor to provide personalised 1:1 tuition to a learner in Colchester. The students you may encounter may be not be in mainstream education for a variety of reasons. The students may need tuition in English, Maths, Science or Functional Skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tutor or teacher who is confident adapting lessons to suit individual needs and can build a positive, supportive relationship with a learner who may have experienced barriers to education. Often the successful candidate would be required to conduct lessons in the young person's home, in local council libraries, youth centres or other locations outside of the mainstream learning environment.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location - Colchester
Position - SEN Tutor
Type of work - Contract
Start date - ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration - dependent on each student
End date (if applicable) - N/A
Contract type - Temporary
Full time/part time - Part time and full time depending on availability
Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £25 per hour. The hourly rate will be in line with professional pay scales where these are available or based on experience if they are not available.
Hours - Working hours can differentiate, minimum 1 hour per session and a maximum of 3 hours per session

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYFS or equivalent
6 months+ experience working in a UK school
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential)To be eligible for the SEN Tutor position through Prospero Teaching you must:

Hold 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 that cover the last two years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development TeamProspero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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