SEND Specialist Tutor (SEMH & Complex Needs - Year 11)
Here at Prospero Teaching, we work in partnership with local SEND teams and schools across the North East. We are currently seeking a dedicated Specialist Tutor to support a Year 11 student with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Sunderland.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a SEND Tutor who can deliver consistent, structured, and engaging sessions tailored to a Year 11 student with complex needs in Sunderland. The main focus of this role is to re-engage the learner with education, build trust, and support their emotional wellbeing during an important transition period.
Your background may be in tutoring or a classroom setting; however, your ability to adapt, remain patient, and prioritise engagement and relationship-building will be essential. This role is less about traditional academic delivery and more about creating a safe, supportive environment where the student can rebuild confidence, develop positive routines, and prepare for their next steps.
Contract/Position Details:
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Location - Sunderland
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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:
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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:
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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
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.
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