SEN Tutor - London Borough of Hillingdon
Job description
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Quantum Scholars are currently recruiting experienced Primary and Secondary Tutors to deliver 1:1, in-person tuition for pupils receiving Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) provision across the London Borough of Hillingdon. Areas include Hayes, Uxbridge, Ruislip, Northwood, Ickenham, West Drayton, and surrounding locations.
As a trusted provider within Hillingdon Council's alternative provision network, we support pupils who are not currently accessing mainstream education. Many of the learners we work with have additional needs, including SEND, ADHD, autism, SEMH needs, school refusal, behavioural challenges, or medical conditions.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with individual pupils, delivering tailored 1:1 sessions that help build confidence, develop core academic skills, and support each learner's educational journey.
We are currently receiving a steady flow of referrals from the council, with tuition taking place across five days per week, typically for 2-3 hours per day. We are particularly keen to hear from tutors who are available Monday to Friday and able to commit to daytime tuition sessions.
Role Overview
- Deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to primary or secondary-aged pupils outside of mainstream education
- Flexible, part-time hours to fit around your availability
- Sessions take place during school hours (between 9am and 3pm), therefore daytime availability is essential
- Opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on pupils' academic progress and wellbeing
- Tuition sessions typically take place in the pupil's home or within a suitable community setting, with tutors planning and adapting lessons to suit each pupil's individual needs and abilities.
Requirements
- Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, behavioural needs, or other additional needs
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach to tutoring
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK (please note that sponsorship is not available)
- Ability to travel within Hillingdon for in-person tuition sessions
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, and applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity for tutors who are passionate about making a difference while benefiting from flexible working and the chance to provide impactful, one-to-one support.
If this opportunity sounds of interest, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch.
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your SEND/SEN experience prominently as this role specifically requires supporting pupils with additional needs including ADHD, autism and SEMH
📊 Quantify your tutoring impact: 'Supported 8 SEN pupils, improving reading levels by average 18 months in 6-month period'
🌐 Emphasise your Enhanced DBS status and Update Service registration as this is essential for safeguarding requirements
🎯 Showcase specific behaviour management techniques you've used with challenging pupils or school refusal cases
🤝 Demonstrate your ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable learners through specific examples of engagement strategies
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- •Delivered 1:1 EOTAS tuition to 12 primary pupils with autism and ADHD, achieving 85% engagement rate across 6-month programmes
- •Implemented behaviour management strategies for 8 secondary pupils with SEMH needs, reducing challenging incidents by 60% over term
- •Collaborated with Hillingdon Council professionals to develop individualised learning plans for 15 pupils with complex additional needs
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Quantum Scholars' SEN Tutor role perfectly aligns with my passion for supporting vulnerable learners through EOTAS provision. My experience with SEND pupils, particularly those with autism and ADHD, combined with strong behaviour management skills, makes me ideally suited for delivering the personalised 1:1 tuition your Hillingdon pupils require.
My background in alternative provision has equipped me with the patience and resilience needed to build trusting relationships with pupils facing educational challenges, from school refusal to complex SEMH needs.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt lesson plans for a pupil with ADHD who struggles with concentration?
- ›What strategies would you use to support a secondary pupil with autism in maths?
- ›How do you track progress for pupils receiving EOTAS provision?
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow during home-based tuition?
- ›How would you differentiate learning materials for pupils with varying SEND needs?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you worked with a challenging pupil who refused to engage
- ›Describe how you've built trust with a vulnerable young person
- ›Give an example of when you've had to adapt your teaching approach mid-session
- ›How do you handle situations where a pupil becomes distressed or overwhelmed?
- ›Tell me about a time you collaborated with parents and professionals to support a pupil's needs
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you worked with a challenging pupil who refused to engage
Describe how you've built trust with a vulnerable young person