Severe SEN Tutor (Specialist Home-Based Support)

Somerset Area Needed.

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and highly experienced Severe SEN Tutor to provide specialist one-to-one support for students with complex additional needs in their homes. This role is suited to someone with a strong background in supporting children and young people with severe learning difficulties and complex behavioural, communication, or sensory needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised and engaging one-to-one sessions tailored to each student''s individual needs and abilities
• Support students with severe and complex SEN, including ASD, PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ADHD, non-verbal communication needs, and challenging behaviours
• Work in line with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), implementing targets and specialist strategies
• Adapt teaching methods, communication styles, and resources to meet sensory and emotional needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and families
• Encourage engagement, confidence, independence, and emotional regulation
• Provide progress updates and session feedback where required
• Deliver face-to-face support within students'' homes

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years'' experience working with children or young people with severe or complex SEN
• Experience supporting students with EHCPs is essential
• Strong understanding of behaviour management, emotional regulation, and differentiated learning approaches
• Confident managing challenging behaviours and working independently
• Comfortable working in home environments on a one-to-one basis
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport preferred
• Flexible availability during school hours
• Desirable Qualifications
• PGCE and/or QTS
• Team Teach, MAPA, or other behaviour support training
• SEN specialist qualifications or relevant therapeutic training
• Experience working within specialist schools, alternative provisions, or outreach services

Additional

• -2540 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Working Hours
• Flexible hours available
• Sessions primarily delivered during school hours

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable learners and making a lasting impact through personalised education and care.