SEND Specialist Tutor – South Tyneside

SEND Specialist Tutor (SEMH & Complex Needs – Year 11)

Here at Prospero Teaching we partner with local SEND teams and Schools across the North East. We are currently looking for a dedicated Specialist Tutor to support a Year 11 student with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN) in South Tyneside.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a SEND tutor who can provide consistent, structured, and engaging sessions tailored to a Year 11 student with complex needs. The primary focus of this role is to re-engage the student with learning, build trust, and support their emotional well being during an important transition period in their education.

Tuition will be delivered on a 1:1 basis for 15 hours per week, ideally during school hours. You will also be required to complete weekly reports to track engagement, progress, and well being.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location – South Tyneside
  * Position – SEND Specialist Tutor (SEMH & Complex Needs)
  * Type of work – Contract
  * Start date – ASAP
  * Setting – Student’s home or local community setting (e.g. learning hub/library)
  * Duration – Ongoing, until a suitable school placement is secured
  * Contract type – Temporary
  * Hours – 15 hours per week
  * Rate of pay – up to £30 per hour (negotiable)

Your role with us:

• Build a positive and trusting relationship to support engagement in learning
  * Deliver tailored, engagement-focused sessions that meet the needs of a Year 11 learner
  * Support the student’s SEMH development, helping them regulate emotions and build resilience
  * Provide guidance and structure during a key stage in their education and transition planning
  * Promote confidence, independence, and life skills through structured activities
  * Create a calm, consistent, and safe learning environment
  * Monitor and assess progress, providing clear feedback to families and professionals
  * Maintain accurate records of attendance and complete weekly reports

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEND Specialist Tutor:

• Children-related or Education-based qualification
  * Experience working with students with complex SEND and SEMH needs
  * Background in teaching, tutoring, or support work
  * Patient, resilient, and creative approach to learning
  * Ability to think outside the box and adapt sessions to maintain engagement

To be eligible for this role, the SEND Specialist Tutor must:

• 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 provide references covering the last two years

Apply Now

Apply for this SEND Specialist Tutor position or call 0191 446 0043 to find out more, ask for Evan.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. IND-SEN

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.