SEND English Tutor - Silverstone, Northamptonshire

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SEND English Tutor – Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Pay: £145–£190 per day, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time | Long-term | Maternity Cover | Potential Temp-to-Perm

Start: ASAP / Flexible

Hours: Monday–Friday, Full-time

Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced SEND English Tutor to join a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Silverstone, Northamptonshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced English Tutor, SEND Teacher, English Teacher, Functional Skills Tutor, HLTA or experienced Teaching Assistant with strong English subject knowledge who enjoys working with young people who require a more personalised approach to education.

Set within a peaceful rural environment, the school provides small-group and individualised learning, with a strong focus on supporting pupils' academic progress, confidence and independence.

The role is initially offered as maternity cover, with the potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity following the maternity period, subject to suitability and the school's requirements.

The Role – SEND English Tutor

As a SEND English Tutor, you will plan and deliver engaging English sessions to pupils across a range of abilities and needs.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide structured, personalised learning and help pupils make progress towards their individual targets.

The role may include teaching English, literacy, reading, writing and Functional Skills, depending on the needs and abilities of the pupils.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging English lessons and intervention sessions

Teach individuals and small groups of pupils

Support development in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and communication

Deliver appropriate English and Functional Skills learning where required

Adapt lessons and resources to meet individual SEND needs

Support pupils working towards individual learning targets and EHCP outcomes

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

Encourage confidence, independence and engagement with learning

Support positive behaviour and maintain a calm learning environment

Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback

Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and the wider school team

Contribute to planning and the wider educational life of the school

About You

The school is looking for a confident and engaging English Tutor who can adapt their teaching style to meet the needs of individual learners.

You may currently be working as an:

SEND English Tutor

English Teacher

English Tutor

Functional Skills Tutor

SEND Teacher

HLTA

Cover Supervisor

Experienced Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Literacy Intervention Tutor

You will ideally have:

Strong English subject knowledge

Experience teaching or tutoring children or young people

Experience delivering English to individuals or small groups

A good understanding of different learning needs

Previous SEND, SEN, SEMH or specialist education experience is highly desirable

The ability to adapt lessons for different abilities and learning needs

A calm, patient and nurturing approach

Strong communication and classroom management skills

A genuine interest in supporting pupils' academic and personal development

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Apply?

£145–£190 per day, depending on experience

Full-time, long-term opportunity

Maternity cover with potential temp-to-perm

Beautiful rural location in Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Small specialist SEND setting

Small teaching groups and personalised learning

Opportunity to take responsibility for delivering English

Supportive and collaborative staff team

Strong focus on individual pupil progress

Weekly pay

Dedicated Luma Education Recruitment consultant

Access to CPD and further professional development opportunities

About the School

The school is a small specialist SEND setting in the Silverstone area of Northamptonshire, providing a highly personalised approach to education.

The school offers a calm and supportive learning environment, with small groups and strong staffing levels allowing pupils to receive individual attention and tailored support.

The successful SEND English Tutor will become an important member of the team, working alongside teachers and support staff to deliver engaging learning and help pupils develop both academically and personally.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist UK education recruitment agency working with mainstream schools, SEND schools, SEMH provisions, alternative provision and specialist education settings across the UK.

We recruit Teachers, SEND Teachers, English Teachers, Tutors, Functional Skills Tutors, HLTAs, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Cover Supervisors for temporary, long-term and permanent positions.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Apply – SEND English Tutor, Silverstone

If you are an experienced English Tutor, SEND Tutor, English Teacher, Functional Skills Tutor or education professional looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive specialist school, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Send your CV to daniel.benson@lumaedrec.com or call 0204 576 4344.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.