Tutor, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor
Location: Greenwich
Overview
You will play a vital role in helping pupils access education, feel safe within their learning environment, and make meaningful academic and personal progress. This role is ideal for tutors who enjoy combining academic support with pastoral care
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You may be supporting pupils: on a 1:1 basis
, in small groups, or within the whole class; through targeted tutoring interventions in core subjects such as English, Maths, and Functional Skills; across a range of settings, including mainstream schools, specialist provisions, and alternative education settings
; with additional needs such as ASD, SLD, PMLD, SEMH, EBD, and ADD/ADHD
; by adapting learning materials and delivery to meet individual learning styles and EHCP targets.
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
previous experience working as a tutor, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or SEND support worker - Confidence delivering academic tutoring or learning interventions
, either in or outside the classroom - Experience supporting pupils with a range of learning, emotional, and behavioural needs
- A calm, caring, and nurturing approach
- The ability to work flexibly and respond positively to individual pupil needs
- Tutoring experience (school-based, alternative provision, or private tutoring)
- Experience working with pupils with SEND or challenging behaviour
- Ability to break down learning and re-teach concepts in an accessible way
- Excellent behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive mindset, using initiative and contributing ideas
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
- In return for your dedication, you can expect: A dedicated consultant team available 24/7 to support you through a smooth onboarding process
- Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
- CPD courses and certificates via our My-Progression training platform
- Market-leading rates of pay
- Teacher Active Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for referring a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
If you are passionate about tutoring and supporting young people with SEND and want to make a meaningful impact, click APPLY NOW
. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss current opportunities.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
Register with Teacher Active or learn more about our services.
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