Tutor, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, School Counselor

Empower. Inspire. Make a Lasting Difference.

Are you a passionate SEN educator ready to truly change lives?

At TP Tutors
, we are expanding across Dorset and are seeking dedicated, empathetic SEN Tutors to deliver high-quality 1:1 and small group tuition to children and young people with additional needs.

This is more than tutoring - it's rebuilding confidence, restoring engagement, and transforming futures.

Role: SEN Tutor (1:1 & Specialist Support)

Location: Dorset - learner homes / community settings / flexible delivery

Hours: Flexible - Part-Time or Full-Time

• Deliver engaging sessions aligned with EHCP targets
• Support learners with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and other additional needs
• Assess starting points and create structured progression pathways
• Re-engage pupils outside mainstream education
• Use adaptive, therapeutic‑informed teaching strategies
• Build trusting relationships that nurture emotional wellbeing
• Provide consistent progress updates to families and professionals

Your work will help young people rediscover belief in themselves and develop a positive relationship with learning.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Strong understanding of inclusive and differentiated teaching
• Experience with SEND and SEMH needs
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

We welcome qualified teachers, SEN specialists, HLTAs, TAs, tutors, and experienced support practitioners.

• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Competitive hourly pay
• Free CPD and development opportunities
• Ongoing consultant support
• A deeply rewarding role with measurable impact

If you're committed to inclusive education and want to see real progress in both confidence and attainment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help create brighter futures with TP Tutors.

We proudly promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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