SEN Tutor

SEN / SEND Tutor –ST17

£23–£28 per hour \| Flexible Part\-Time Hours \| In\-Person Tuition

Calm teaching. Meaningful relationships. Real impact.

At Koji Academy, we support children and young people who need education delivered differently.

We provide specialist 1:1 tuition for learners with SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, anxiety, MLD, SLD, school avoidance, and other barriers to education — helping them rebuild confidence, emotional safety, and meaningful progress through calm, relationship\-based learning.

This role offers the opportunity to do the kind of teaching many educators entered the profession for: focused 1:1 support, genuine connection, and the ability to truly adapt learning around the child in front of you.

Without the pressures of a busy classroom, you can focus on building trust, creating calm learning experiences, and helping vulnerable learners re\-engage with education over time.

If you are looking for meaningful work, flexibility, and the chance to make a lasting difference to young people who need support the most, we would love to hear from you.

About Koji Academy

“Koji” means calm and healing — and that philosophy sits at the heart of everything we do.

We are a specialist alternative education provider supporting children and young people across KS1–KS5 through:

• SEN support


• in\-person home tuition


• community\-based tuition


• online learning through our Kaidoko platform

Koji Academy is:

• ISO 9001 certified


• supported by Innovate Telford


• part of Kaidoko, an education and wellbeing platform focused on inclusive learning and emotional wellbeing


• experienced in supporting local authority and school\-referred learners with complex needs

Our approach combines trauma\-informed practice, safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, and meaningful academic progress.

Why Tutors Join Koji Academy

Meaningful 1:1 Work

Work consistently with learners and build trusted relationships that genuinely support long\-term progress.

Calm Teaching Environments

Deliver focused tuition without the demands and pressures of a full classroom environment.

Flexible Working

Part\-time opportunities designed around school hours, allowing for greater work\-life balance and flexibility.

Work Near Home

We aim to place tutors locally wherever possible to reduce unnecessary travel and support sustainable working patterns.

Specialist SEN Support

Our SEN Support Specialists are available throughout placements to support tutors with guidance, structure, and learner strategies.

Ready\-Made Resources

Access adaptable lesson materials and resources to support planning and delivery.

Professional Development

Access TES CPD, ongoing SEND\-focused learning opportunities, and trauma\-informed practice development.

Supportive Tutor Community

Be part of a collaborative, child\-centred organisation where relationships, wellbeing, and meaningful outcomes matter.

Purposeful Work

Help vulnerable children and young people rebuild confidence, engagement, emotional regulation, and trust in education.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting dedicated SEN/SEND tutors in Stafford ST17 area to deliver approximately:

• 10 hours per week per learner


• no more than 2 hours per day per learner

Tuition is delivered during school hours, typically between:
09:30–16:00, Monday to Friday.

Sessions are primarily delivered:

• in students’ homes


• in community settings such as libraries or learning spaces


• occasionally online where appropriate

You will support learners referred by local authorities or schools who may have:

• SEND


• SEMH needs


• autism


• ADHD


• anxiety


• MLD/SLD


• emotionally based school avoidance


• medical or additional learning needs

This role is ideal for educators who are calm, emotionally attuned, adaptable, and passionate about helping vulnerable learners rebuild confidence and engagement with education.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Personalised 1:1 Tuition

Plan and deliver engaging sessions tailored to individual learner needs, abilities, interests, and EHCP outcomes.

Build Positive Relationships

Create safe, trusting, and supportive learning environments that encourage confidence and emotional regulation.

Adapt Learning Creatively

Use ready\-made resources and your own professional judgement to personalise learning approaches.

Monitor Progress

Complete session feedback and contribute to learner progress reporting.

Safeguarding

Maintain strong safeguarding practice at all times. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility at Koji Academy.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for tutors who believe every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, supported, and successful in education.

You will be:

• experienced in teaching or tutoring children and young people


• confident supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH


• calm, adaptable, and emotionally aware


• able to build positive, trusting relationships


• creative and flexible in your approach


• committed to safeguarding, professional boundaries, and child\-centred practice

This role is particularly suited to:

• qualified teachers


• SEN teachers


• intervention specialists


• former teachers seeking flexible work


• tutors with strong SEND experience


• learning support professionals


• educational therapists and inclusion practitioners

Essential Requirements

You must have:

• experience teaching or tutoring the British National Curriculum


• experience supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs


• an Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service, or willingness to obtain one if successful


• a full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport


• willingness to travel locally across Stafford postcodes


• professional teaching or education\-related qualifications


• the right to work in the UK


• two professional references


• availability during school hours


• willingness to work on a self\-employed basis

Desirable

It would be beneficial if you have:

• QTS or QTLS


• experience supporting learners with autism, ADHD, anxiety, MLD, or SLD


• mentoring or pastoral experience


• experience working with local authority\-referred learners

Employment Details

• Job Type: Part\-time, Freelance, Zero Hours


• Pay: £23\.00–£28\.00 per hour


• Expected Hours: 10\-30 hours per week


• Location: Stafford ST17


• Work Location: In person


• Start Date: Immediate start available

Benefits:

• Flexitime


• Work near home placements


• TES CPD access


• SEN specialist support


• Flexible working patterns

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes the following stages:

Stage 1: Initial Application Review

Applications submitted through Indeed will be reviewed alongside responses to the screening questions.

Stage 2: Formal Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview.

Stage 3: Compliance \& Safer Recruitment Checks

Successful candidates will complete a formal application form and safer recruitment checks prior to onboarding.

We aim to review applications promptly and progress suitable candidates as quickly as possible.

Equality, Diversity \& Inclusion

Koji Academy is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including:

• disabled applicants


• LGBTQIA\+ communities


• minority ethnic communities


• refugees and migrants


• individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges

We believe diversity strengthens education and enriches the support we provide to young people.

Safer Recruitment \& Safeguarding

*Koji Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with and expects all tutors to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a robust safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, safeguarding screening, identity verification, qualification checks, employment reference checks, right to work checks, and vetting procedures. We ensure that we have a wide range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding, child\-centred practice, professional boundaries, and safer working practices across all of our services.*

*All successful applicants will undertake pre\-employment checks, including a Disclosure \& Barring Service (DBS) check. Successful tutors will also be expected to uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times and work in line with trauma\-informed and child\-centred practice.*

*Please note, this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020\.*

Application Questions

• Are you able to deliver in\-person tuition in Lichfield and surrounding areas?


• Do you have a full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport?


• Are you currently registered on the DBS Update Service?


• If not, would you be willing to obtain and register an Enhanced DBS certificate if successful?


• Are you available during school hours, typically between 09:30–16:00, Monday to Friday?


• Approximately how many hours per week are you available during school hours?


• If successful, how soon could you realistically begin tutoring with Koji Academy?


• Please briefly outline your experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.


• Please outline your relevant teaching or education qualifications.

Job Types: Part\-time, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract, Self\-employed
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £23\.00\-£28\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Flexitime


• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Are you on enhanced DBS update service? A yes is needed to proceed with offer.


• Can you start Positively on 01 June 2026

Work Location: In person

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