GCSE tutor - Herefordshire/ Worcester

Meadow Green

9 months ago

Applications closed

SEND Specialist Tutor Opportunity 1:1, WR6/WR2 Area (Herefordshire/Worcestershire border)

Prospero Teaching is looking for a SEND Specialist Tutor to deliver a bespoke face-to-face tuition package on a 1:1 basis to a highly able Year 9 pupil with ASD and DCD (dyspraxia) who is currently accessing education through an EOTAS package.

The Opportunity
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a skilled and empathetic tutor who can combine subject knowledge across core GCSE subjects (including English, Maths, Sciences, and Humanities) with a nurturing and personalised approach to learning.

The pupil is intellectually curious, with a particular interest in subjects like quantum mechanics, but he requires structured, foundational teaching to close learning gaps and build GCSE-level competence. Your role will involve delivering engaging, motivating lessons that meet him at his level both academically and emotionally.

You will play a vital part in re-engaging this learner with the curriculum, helping him to build confidence and prepare for qualifications, with support from Prosperos consultant team and regular communication with his wider care team.

Contract/Position Details:

Location Within the pupils home in WR6 and WR2 (travel between locations may be required; both are rural, so access to a car is essential)

Position 1:1 SEND Specialist Tutor

Type of work Contract

Start date ASAP

Duration Ongoing, expected 16 hours per week

End date (if applicable) TBC

Contract type Temporary

Full-time/part-time Part time (up to 16 hours per week)

Minimum rate of pay GBP25 per hour (negotiable based on experience and subject coverage)

Hours Flexible and to be agreed with the carer (after 4 pm, Monday - Friday)
Experience, Training and Qualifications:

QTS or equivalent preferred
Proven experience with SEND, particularly ASD and/or DCD (Dyspraxia)
Able to plan and deliver multi-subject, KS3/GCSE content (Maths, English, History, Politics, Science, Computer Science, Geography)
Must be patient, creative and passionate about making learning accessible and enjoyable
Familiarity with closing knowledge gaps for high-ability learners with inconsistent prior attainment
To be eligible for this role, the 1:1 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
Provide two professional child-related references
Have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car (essential for this rural delivery)
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To find out more or apply for this 1:1 SEND Specialist Tutor position, please send your CV to (url removed)

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

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