Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield
IMPORTANT: You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle for this role.
Location: Sheffield & surrounding areas
Pay: £25-£35 per hour, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only
Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a dedicated 1:1 SEN Tutor to provide personalised educational support to KS3 and KS4 pupils who require additional support to access learning.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as the role involves travelling to support pupils across Sheffield and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher, tutor, Teaching Assistant or education professional who enjoys working on an individual basis and can adapt their approach to meet the needs of each pupil.
The pupils you will be supporting may have SEN, SEMH needs, autism, communication difficulties, behavioural challenges or a history of disengagement from education. Some pupils may be working towards GCSEs, while others may require support to re-engage with education and develop the skills and confidence needed for their next stage.
The successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships quickly and create a learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported and motivated to learn.
About the Role
As a 1:1 SEN Tutor, you will work closely with KS3 and KS4 pupils, delivering personalised sessions based around their individual needs, abilities and educational targets.
You will support pupils to:
Re-engage with education and develop a positive attitude towards learning
Work towards individual academic targets and, where appropriate, GCSE outcomes
Develop confidence, independence and resilience
Improve literacy, numeracy and wider academic skills
Support access to the KS3 and KS4 curriculum
Prepare for GCSE examinations or other appropriate qualifications
Manage barriers that may prevent them from accessing education
Develop positive relationships with adults and their wider support network
Prepare for a successful return to school, college or their next stage of educationSessions will be tailored to each individual pupil, meaning you will need to be creative, flexible and patient in your approach.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
A full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle - essential
Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly KS3 and/or KS4 pupils
Experience supporting pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs
Strong knowledge of the secondary curriculum
Experience delivering 1:1 tuition, intervention or personalised educational support
Ideally, experience supporting pupils working towards GCSEs
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, patient and nurturing approach
Confidence managing challenging behaviour and barriers to learning
The ability to adapt lessons and resources to suit individual needs
A genuine passion for helping young people re-engage with educationPrevious experience within SEN schools, Alternative Provision, PRUs, tutoring, intervention programmes or specialist education settings would be highly desirable.
Why Work as a 1:1 SEN Tutor?
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with individual KS3 and KS4 pupils and make a genuine difference to their educational journey.
Rather than working with a large classroom, you will be able to focus on the individual needs, interests and strengths of each pupil. You will have the opportunity to build trust, raise aspirations and help pupils make progress both academically and personally.
For pupils who may have struggled within mainstream education, your support could be the key to helping them re-engage, rebuild their confidence and achieve their potential.
What We Offer
£25-£35 per hour, depending on experience
Full-time, term-time opportunities
1:1 working with KS3 and KS4 pupils
The opportunity to develop your SEN and Alternative Provision experience
Ongoing support from your dedicated SEN Consultant
A rewarding role where you can make a direct impact on a young person's education
How to Apply
If you are an experienced secondary teacher, tutor or education professional, hold a full UK driving licence, have access to your own vehicle and have a passion for supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your updated CV to:
Oliver Blyth - SEN Consultant
Tradewind Recruitment
(url removed)
Salary description
£25.00 - £35.00 per hour