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SEN tutor (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191669
SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 8 October 2026
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Education Details

SEN training provider

Job Description

SEN Tutor

Temporary | Contract

Start date: October 2026

Are you an experienced SEN practitioner who enjoys working with young people one to one?

About the Role

An education provider is looking for an SEN Tutor to deliver personalised tuition to learners with special educational needs. You'll plan sessions around each learner's individual needs, interests and communication style, building the confidence and routine that helps them engage with their learning.

You'll work closely with families, colleagues and other professionals involved in each learner's support, keeping records of progress and adapting your approach as needs change.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering tailored one-to-one tuition for learners with SEND.
  • Adapting resources and teaching approaches to suit individual learning and sensory needs.
  • Building positive, trusting relationships with learners and their families.
  • Monitoring, recording and reporting on learner progress.
  • Liaising with colleagues and external professionals to support each learner's outcomes.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience supporting learners with special educational needs
  • A patient, calm and flexible approach
  • Confidence planning and delivering individualised sessions

If you're ready to make a real difference to a young person's learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

David McMeeking

David McMeeking

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience supporting learners with special educational needs
  • Patient, calm and flexible approach
  • Confidence planning and delivering individualised sessions

Skills & Qualifications

SEN supportOne-to-one tuitionIndividualised session planningAdapting resources for SENDProgress monitoring and reportingMulti-agency workingFamily liaison

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