Job Description:

Leicester | Flexible Hours | £30–£35 per hour

Are you an experienced SEN Tutor, Teacher or Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting pre-verbal or non-speaking young people?

TeacherActive is looking for patient, creative and adaptable tutors to provide 1:1 home tuition for secondary-aged pupils with complex communication and learning needs.

Although the learners are secondary age, they may be working well below age-related expectations, so the successful tutor will need to adapt learning to each pupil’s developmental level rather than simply following age-based curriculum expectations.

• Delivering personalised 1:1 tuition in the learner’s home
• Supporting pre-verbal or non-speaking pupils
• Adapting activities to individual developmental levels
• Using visual, sensory and practical learning approaches
• Supporting communication through symbols, visuals or Makaton
• Breaking learning into short, manageable activities
• Building trust, routine and consistency
• Supporting engagement, emotional regulation and confidence
• Working closely with families and other professionals

• Has experience supporting pupils with complex SEND
• Is confident working with pre-verbal learners
• Understands autism and significant communication needs
• Can adapt learning for pupils working below age-related expectations
• Is patient, calm and able to build relationships gradually
• Has experience with sensory learning or communication systems
• Can work independently while maintaining strong professional boundaries
• Has experience in SEND schools, EOTAS, alternative provision or 1:1 tuition desirable

• £30–£35 per hour
• Flexible hours to suit your availability
• Individually matched 1:1 placements
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference to young people who need a highly personalised approach

If you have experience supporting pre-verbal secondary-aged pupils and enjoy creating learning around the individual, we would love to hear from you.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.