Required Sen Tutor for Young People with Special Needs-maths, English and Science

**Join Koji Academy**

At Koji Academy, “Koji” means _calm and healing_—and that’s the heart of what we do. From SEN support to home and online tuition, we’re here for children who need us most. We’re a Telford-based ed tech, ISO9001 certified from day one, supported by Innovate Telford, and part of Kaidoko—the team behind the subcontinent’s first online digital university.

**Our Mission**

We transform the educational journeys of children with:

- Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Moderate & Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)

Our goal is simple: create a calm, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive.

**Who We’re Looking For**

We need dedicated SEN tutors and Early Years Practitioners who are:

- Passionate about making a real difference
- Skilled in 1:1 support for vulnerable learners
- Creative, adaptable, and trauma-sensitive

You’ll be supported every step by our SEN Support Specialists.

**Why Work With Koji?**
- Flexible hours (part-time or full-time)
- Ready-made lesson plans
- In-person and occasional online tutoring
- Full access to Tes CPD and training
- Dedicated SEN support team
- Supportive tutor community
- Focus on child-centred, meaningful impact
- Wellbeing and work-life balance

**About the Role**

As an SEN/SEND tutor, you’ll provide tailored 1:1 tuition for KS1-KS5 students in the Wigan area, either at home or in community settings. Tuition takes place during school hours (09:30-16:00). Students may have SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or medical needs, referred by local authorities or schools, requiring trauma-informed, holistic support.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Plan & Deliver Sessions**: Lead engaging lessons tailored to each student’s needs (mostly in-person).
- **Tailor Lesson Plans**: Use pre-prepared lessons to personalise for each student.
- **Supportive Learning Environment**: Foster academic and social-emotional growth.
- **Progress Feedback**: Complete reports and provide feedback.
- **Safeguarding**: Follow all safeguarding procedures—safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

**Requirements**:
**Must**:

- Full UK Driving Licence (for in-person sessions)
- Flexible to travel across Staffordshire
- Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service
- Professional teaching qualifications (QTS/QTLS)
- Experience with the British National Curriculum
- Right to work in the UK

**Desirable**:

- Minimum 2 years’ teaching experience with SEND, SEMH, MLD, or SLD students
- Two professional references

**Employment Details**
- Status: Self-employed
- Availability: Immediate start
- Job Type: Part-time, temporary
- Pay: £25-£28 per hour
- Work Location: In-person

**Who Should Apply?**
- SENCo, SLD/MLD Teacher, Autism/ADHD Support Teacher, Intervention Specialist, Former Teacher
- Learning Support Assistant, Educational Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Inclusion Coordinator

**Application Process**
- Submit your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience.
- We aim to respond within 24-48 hours and schedule interviews quickly.
- **Inclusive Hiring**: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, refugees, migrants, and those with mental health conditions.

**Safer Recruitment Policy Statement**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary, Freelance

Pay: £25.00-£28.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you DBS update service
- Pre Requisite.
- Are you willing to commute for work around ST7 postcodes?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

**Location**:

- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST7 (preferred)

Work Location: In person