SEND Tutor - specialising in dyslexia

Location: Cambridge

Hourly Rate: £29.00 £ 35.00 DOE

Flexible

Hours:

Up to 15 hours per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities to deliver personalised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Tutor with specialist knowledge of dyslexia to provide tailored 1:1 educational support to a child in Cambridge.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), particularly dyslexia
, and be confident adapting teaching methods to support literacy development, overcome barriers to learning and build academic confidence.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a young person's educational journey through patient, structured and engaging support.

You will deliver face-to-face 1:1 tuition
, providing a personalised learning experience that meets the child's individual educational needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver tailored English and Maths tuition
  , adapting lessons to accommodate dyslexia-related learning difficulties.

• Provide targeted literacy support
  , focusing on reading fluency, phonics, spelling, writing skills and reading comprehension.

• Implement dyslexia-friendly teaching strategies
  , including multisensory learning, structured literacy approaches, visual resources and repetition to reinforce understanding.

• Break down learning activities into clear, manageable steps
  , allowing additional processing time where appropriate.

• Develop the child's confidence, independence and motivation
  , creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

• Conduct initial baseline assessments to identify learning gaps, strengths and areas requiring targeted intervention.

• Plan and deliver individualised learning sessions
  , monitoring progress and adapting teaching approaches to achieve meaningful outcomes.

• Prepare detailed daily or weekly progress reports
  , documenting academic development, engagement and achievements.

• Manage daily attendance reporting through our attendance software.

• Work collaboratively with parents/carers, AP Education and relevant professionals to ensure a consistent approach to the child's educational development.

• Support the child's reintegration into mainstream or specialist education
  , where appropriate.

We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable and knowledgeable tutor who understands the challenges that dyslexia can present and can help a child develop confidence in their learning abilities.

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND
  , particularly those with dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD).

• Strong understanding of dyslexia-friendly teaching methods and strategies to support literacy development.

• Experience delivering personalised 1:1 tuition and adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs.

• Ability to support children experiencing difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, working memory and processing information
  .

• A patient, encouraging and flexible approach, with the ability to build positive relationships and promote self-esteem.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to accurately record and report learner progress.

• A minimum of two years' relevant UK experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification.

• Specialist dyslexia training or qualifications, such as Level 5 or Level 7 Dyslexia/SpLD qualifications
  .

• Experience delivering structured,…