Student Welfare jobs in London

Role Title: In-Person Specialist SEN Tutor (Qualified Teacher, 1-to-1)

Subjects: Core Subjects (English, Maths & Science) at KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4, GCSE/Functional Skills Level

Pay Rate: Competitive rates of £26-£45 per hour, reflecting the client and student needs.

Hours & Delivery: Flexible, up to 15 hours per week during standard school hours (In-person)

Locations:

• South of Surrey
• Woking
• Walton on Thames
• Guilford
• Reigate
• Aldershot
• Epsom and surrounding areas across Surrey

Employment Type: Self-employed

Essential Baseline Criteria

All applicants must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised UK equivalent.
• Be based in the UK with verified Right to Work status.
• Be established and ready to work on a self-employed basis.

About Equal Education

Not every child thrives in a mainstream classroom, but every child deserves the opportunity to achieve.

Equal Education is an award-winning social enterprise on a mission to close the educational attainment gap. Through tailored, one-to-one tuition and mentoring, we empower vulnerable children and young people to rebuild their self-belief, re-engage with education, and secure strong outcomes.

Partnering with local authorities, mainstream schools, and alternative provision settings, we support:

• Children Looked After (CLA) and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).
• Learners with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Young people who are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion, or out of full-time education due to social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs.

The Role

As an Equal Education Tutor, you will plan and deliver high-quality, highly personalised 1-to-1 tuition across core subjects (English, Maths, and Science) from Key Stage 1 through to GCSE and Functional Skills.

Sessions take place face-to-face within your local community during school hours. Because our learners present with complex, high-level needs, your delivery will often lean towards therapeutic, low-arousal, and specialist mentoring alongside direct academic instruction.

Our students frequently present with co-occurring conditions, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
• ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
• Generalised Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and complex SEMH needs
• Tourette’s Syndrome and Moderate-to-Severe Intellectual Disability / Global Developmental Delay
• Expressive/Receptive Language Difficulties, Language Disorders, and Hearing Loss
• Physical disabilities, including Left Hemiplegia Cerebral Palsy

What We Look For

We are seeking compassionate, highly skilled educators who bring:

• Qualifications: QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching credential.
• SEN Expertise: Proven experience teaching or supporting children with diverse, high-level learning and emotional needs.
• Relational Approach: Exceptional patience, adaptability, and the ability to build trust with disengaged or anxious learners.
• Professional Independence: Strong organisational skills, reliability, and the confidence to work autonomously in community settings.
• Safeguarding Commitment: Uncompromising dedication to student welfare, child protection, and inclusive practice.

Why Join Equal Education?

• Targeted Impact: Focus your teaching expertise where it is needed most, working 1-to-1 without standard classroom management demands.
• True Flexibility: Select assignments that align with your location, expertise, and personal availability.
• Dedicated Support: Enjoy local autonomy backed by an experienced team of education and safeguarding professionals.
• Ongoing Development: Access bespoke SEN CPD opportunities, safeguarding refresher courses, and specialist teaching resources.

Safeguarding & KCSIE 2026 Compliance

Safeguarding children is central to everything we do. Equal Education is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all tutors to share this commitment.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026) standards, all successful candidates must complete rigorous safer recruitment checks prior to engagement, including:

• An Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information (Mandatory for all regulated instructional roles).
• Active registration with the DBS Update Service (or a willingness to register immediately).
• Full Right to Work, identity, and address verification checks.
• Satisfactory professional reference checks directly from previous educational employers.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended).

Commitment to Inclusion & Applications

We are an equal opportunities organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. To apply, please submit your CV and application form via our website.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or onboarding process, please contact us at recruitment@equaleducation.co.uk.

Pay: £26.00-£45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 15.0 per week

Work Location: In person