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Posted 21 July, 2026

SEND Tutor

Reed
Loughborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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  • Annual Salary: £34,398 – £43,545 (based on experience)
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  • Location: Leicestershire
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  • Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
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We are seeking passionate Specialist Tutors to join a specialist college dedicated to supporting autistic young people in the Leicestershire area. This role offers the opportunity to deliver personalised, autism-affirming education in small class settings, starting in September, with the possibility of an earlier start.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Teach small classes of 6–8 students, focusing on creating a supportive and effective learning environment.
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  • Conduct some 1 to 1 bespoke teaching sessions, tailoring approaches to individual student needs.
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  • Develop and implement individual lesson plans that cater specifically to the needs of autistic students.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • PGCE qualification; QTS is desirable but not mandatory.
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  • Experience in SEND/autism or a strong interest in this area.
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  • Ability to create and adapt teaching materials and methods to meet the needs of autistic students.
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  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with students, staff, and parents.
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Benefits:

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  • Competitive salary with an additional allowance of £4,787 for a Level 7 autism-focused qualification.
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  • Flexible working options with full-time or part-time available.
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  • Working hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.
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  • Non-teaching Wednesdays for professional development and wellbeing.
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  • Informal dress code in a supportive, values-led culture.
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How to Apply:

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If you are interested in this Specialist Tutor position, please submit your CV here.