Trainee Tutor - SEND and Inclusion

Location: Newham, London

Job Type: Monday-Friday (Full-time or Part-time hours)

New Chapter Tuition is recruiting a Trainee Tutor to support children and young people with SEND and inclusion needs across Newham. This role is ideal for individuals looking to begin or develop a career in tutoring, SEND, or alternative education.

You will work 1:1 with learners who may have SEND, SEMH, ADHD, or who are disengaged or excluded from mainstream education. Sessions take place in community-based settings such as homes, libraries, learning hubs, or alternative provisions.

All Trainee Tutors must complete a compulsory training programme before working independently:

• 30-45 hours of structured training
• Learning modules, guided tasks, and assessed activities
• Covers SEND, SEMH, ADHD, safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and nurture-led tutoring
• Ongoing support throughout training

• Deliver 1:1, nurture-led tutoring to children and young people
• Support engagement, emotional regulation, and learning progress
• Plan and adapt sessions in line with individual learning plans
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners
• Monitor progress and communicate with families and professionals
• Work flexibly across community and alternative settings

• Patient, calm, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to complete the full 30-45 hour training programme
• Reliable and professional attitude

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience with SEND, SEMH, ADHD, or vulnerable learners
• Understanding of the UK curriculum

• Competitive hourly rates (after training completion)
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Free CPD and ongoing professional development
• Access to education and SEND-focused webinars
• Ongoing guidance from a specialist tuition team
• Additional income opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful, long-term impact

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and right to work in the UK verification. New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.