Are you an experienced SEN Tutor looking for a rewarding opportunity in Thatcham? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Tutor to support a learner currently receiving inpatient care within a secure hospital setting in Thatcham.
This SEN Tutor position in Thatcham offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping a young person reconnect with education, develop confidence, and work towards long-term goals. The successful SEN Tutor will provide personalised, face-to-face tuition within the hospital environment, initially focusing on core subjects while supporting wider educational development.
This SEN Tutor role in Thatcham is available for an immediate start and will involve approximately 10 hours per week, with exact session times to be agreed.
The learner is highly motivated to re-engage with education and has expressed a strong desire to work towards GCSE qualifications, particularly in Maths and English.
The learner presents with:
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Schizophrenia
Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Pending ADHD assessment
Previous challenges relating to substance misuse
The learner's aspirations include:
Returning successfully to education
Achieving GCSE qualifications
Exploring additional accredited courses
Developing vocational skills and workplace experience
Living independently in the future
Securing meaningful employment
Learning to drive
Building a positive and stable future
The learner has identified that practical roles with clear routines and structure are particularly appealing.
As an SEN Tutor in Thatcham, you will:
Deliver engaging one-to-one tuition tailored to the learner's individual needs
Support progression towards GCSE Maths and English
Adapt lessons to meet complex SEMH and neurodiverse learning needs
Build positive relationships that encourage engagement and achievement
Work closely with hospital staff and multidisciplinary professionals
Follow all safeguarding, security, and hospital procedures
Support the learner's academic, social, and personal development
The successful SEN Tutor will deliver learning directly within the hospital setting in Thatcham and will receive support and guidance regarding site-specific procedures and safeguarding requirements.
We are looking for an SEN Tutor who:
Has experience supporting young people with SEMH needs
Has experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Can confidently adapt learning to meet a range of abilities
Demonstrates patience, resilience, and empathy
Is comfortable working within a secure hospital environment
Is willing to undertake relevant training provided by hospital staff
Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching/tutoring experience
GCSE Maths and English teaching experience
Alternative Provision, Hospital School, CAMHS, or Secure Setting experience
Trauma-informed practice
Supporting learners with complex mental health needs
This SEN Tutor opportunity in Thatcham offers:
The chance to make a life-changing impact on a learner's future
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing support from a specialist SEND recruitment team
Access to professional development opportunities
A unique SEN Tutor position in Thatcham where every achievement matters
If you are an experienced SEN Tutor seeking a meaningful role in Thatcham, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today for this SEN Tutor opportunity in Thatcham and help a learner take important steps towards achieving their educational and personal aspirations.
As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.
All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.
SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.
