SEN Outreach Tutor - South East London
Location: South East London
Hours: 10-20 hours per week (part-time, term-time only)
Pay: £30-£35 per hour
Start: September 2026

We are seeking an experienced SEN Outreach Tutor in areas surrounding South East London to support a young person with additional learning and emotional needs. This role centres on applying specialist SEN strategies to create a structured, supportive, and responsive learning environment across home and school settings. You will work closely with school staff, parents, and professionals to ensure a consistent, needs-led approach.

SEN outreach tutor Key Responsibilities (SEN Focus):

• Deliver highly personalised learning using differentiated and adaptive teaching strategies
• Apply autism-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to support engagement and reduce anxiety
• Use structured routines, visual supports, and clear communication to enhance understanding
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies, focusing on de-escalation and emotional regulation
• Recognise and respond to sensory processing needs, adapting the environment and delivery accordingly
• Support the development of communication skills, allowing processing time and using flexible approaches
• Build trust through consistent, predictable interactions and by working at the learner's pace
• Promote independence through scaffolded support and gradual skill development
• Collaborate with teachers and professionals to ensure continuity of SEN strategies across settings
• Monitor progress and provide clear, constructive feedback to families and professionals

Essential SEN Skills & Experience for SEN outreach tutor:

• Strong experience supporting autistic children or young people with additional needs
• Understanding of sensory processing differences and how these impact learning
• Knowledge of evidence-based SEN strategies (e.g. visual timetables, structured teaching, regulation support)
• Ability to support Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs through a calm and consistent approach
• Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with learners who may experience anxiety or disengagement
• Flexible, reflective, and responsive to individual needs

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%