About the role
Spennymoor, County Durham
Prospero Teaching
SEND Specialist Tutor
At Prospero Teaching, we work closely with local SEND teams and schools across the North East. We are currently looking for Specialist Tutors with experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), either on a 1:1 basis or in small group settings, in Spennymoor.
The Opportunity
While supporting students with their academic learning is an important part of the role, we are also looking for tutors who can provide the stability, structure and encouragement students need to build confidence and thrive in their day-to-day lives.
Tutors will also be required to complete detailed weekly reports outlining the student's progress, engagement and development. These reports will help us monitor progress and ensure that each student remains on track towards achieving their individual learning goals.
Contract/Position Details:
Location - Spennymoor
Position - SEND Specialist Tutor
Type of work - Contract
Start date - ASAP
Setting - either within the student's home or in the community (learning hub/library)
Duration - Until the pupil is able to find a suitable school placement
Contract type - Temporary
Full-time/part-time availability, ranging from 6-15hours p/w per student
Rate of pay - up to £30 per hour (negotiable) Your role with us:
Support students with SEND through individual and small group sessions, developing self-confidence, independence, practical life skills, community awareness, and basic food preparation.
Plan and deliver bespoke learning activities that meet individual needs and close gaps in learning.
Assess and review learner progress on an ongoing basis, sharing clear and constructive feedback with students and their families.
Establish a calm, positive, and inclusive learning space that encourages engagement and restores confidence in education.
Record daily attendance accurately and complete structured weekly reports in line with requirements.Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEND Specialist Tutor:
Children related/Education qualification
Possess UK classroom teaching experience
Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
Have experience working with students with SEND including ASD, ADHD, GLD and challenging behavioursTo be eligible for this role, the potential SEND Specialist Tutor must:
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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
Be able to reference the last two years of education/employment Apply Now
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Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.IND-SEN
Reference: https://diversejobsmatter.co.uk/job/26270031/tutor-spennymoor/ · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 21 Oct 2026 · Listed via DIVERSEJOBSMATTER LIMITED