SEN Home Tutor Dorking

SEN Tutor - Creative / Trauma-Informed Approach

• Location:
  
  Marlborough Hill, Dorking, RH4
• Hours:
  
  Part-time, 15 hours per week
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP (flexible)
• Pay: £30-£35 per hour, based on experience

We are seeking an experienced SEN Tutor to support a young person with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role requires a trauma-informed, relationship-led approach, initially focusing on creative engagement (art-based learning) before gradually introducing Maths and English.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Build a trusted, consistent relationship through creative and low-pressure engagement.
• Use art and creative activities as the primary entry point for learning.
• Gradually reintroduce Maths and English in a child-led and interest-based way.
• Support emotional regulation and readiness to learn.
• Act as a stable, safe adult presence within the young person's week.
• Deliver 1:1 sessions in line with the EHCP outcomes.
• Use creative, practical, and interest-led methods to engage the pupil.
• Work flexibly around emotional presentation and capacity to learn.
• Introduce Maths and English only when the young person is ready.
• Provide session feedback and progress updates.
• Liaise with the wider professional network where required.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an SEN Tutor, particularly with SEMH needs.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, relationship-led educational approaches.
• Ability to use creative and art-based learning techniques.
• Patience, consistency, and ability to build trust with students.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with families and other professionals.
• Flexibility to adapt to the emotional and educational needs of the student.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate (£30-£35 based on experience).
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a young person's educational journey.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

To apply for this SEN Tutor position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.