Autism Specialist Tutor
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £36 to £42 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SE13 6JZ |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Autism Specialist Tutor
Location: Lewisham, South East London
Pay: £30-£35 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: 10-30 face-to-face tuition hours per week, plus paid PPA
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, term-time
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing opportunities
Are you an experienced Autism Tutor, SEN Teacher or specialist educator passionate about helping autistic children and young people access education in a way that works for them?
New Chapter Tuition is recruiting experienced educators to deliver personalised 1:1 tuition to autistic learners who are currently unable to access mainstream education.
Working alongside Local Authorities, schools and families, we provide relationship-led, trauma-informed education that supports communication, confidence, engagement and academic progress.
With consistent weekly timetables, additional paid planning time and a positive work-life balance, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and support individual learners.
You'll deliver personalised, face-to-face 1:1 tuition in learners' homes, schools, libraries and appropriate community settings.
Responsibilities include:
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Delivering engaging, differentiated Maths, English and wider curriculum activities.
Delivering engaging, differentiated Maths, English and wider curriculum activities.
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Supporting autistic learners with ADHD, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), sensory processing differences and additional learning difficulties.
Supporting autistic learners with ADHD, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), sensory processing differences and additional learning difficulties.
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Adapting teaching approaches for verbal and non-verbal learners, including those using alternative communication methods.
Adapting teaching approaches for verbal and non-verbal learners, including those using alternative communication methods.
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Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including communication boards, symbols, visual supports and communication devices, where appropriate.
Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including communication boards, symbols, visual supports and communication devices, where appropriate.
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Incorporating visual timetables, social stories, sensory resources and structured routines to support learning and engagement.
Incorporating visual timetables, social stories, sensory resources and structured routines to support learning and engagement.
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Developing communication, emotional regulation, social interaction and independence alongside academic learning.
Developing communication, emotional regulation, social interaction and independence alongside academic learning.
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Completing baseline assessments, monitoring EHCP outcomes and providing weekly tuition reports.
Completing baseline assessments, monitoring EHCP outcomes and providing weekly tuition reports.
We're interested in experienced Autism Tutors, SEN Teachers and specialist educators who have:
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Proven experience teaching or tutoring autistic children and young people.
Proven experience teaching or tutoring autistic children and young people.
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Strong understanding of autism, communication differences and sensory processing needs.
Strong understanding of autism, communication differences and sensory processing needs.
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Experience supporting verbal and non-verbal learners, including those with complex communication needs.
Experience supporting verbal and non-verbal learners, including those with complex communication needs.
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Knowledge or practical experience of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and the ability to incorporate communication aids into educational activities.
Knowledge or practical experience of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and the ability to incorporate communication aids into educational activities.
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Confidence using visual supports, social stories, PECS, Makaton or other communication approaches where appropriate.
Confidence using visual supports, social stories, PECS, Makaton or other communication approaches where appropriate.
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Experience supporting learners with anxiety, EBSA, ADHD or additional SEND.
Experience supporting learners with anxiety, EBSA, ADHD or additional SEND.
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A patient, creative and person-centred approach to education.
A patient, creative and person-centred approach to education.
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Reliability, safeguarding awareness and commitment to consistent weekly support.
Reliability, safeguarding awareness and commitment to consistent weekly support.
QTS or QTLS is desirable but not essential. Relevant autism and SEND teaching or tutoring experience is essential.
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£30-£35 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
£30-£35 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
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Additional paid planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time.
Additional paid planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time.
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Consistent, ongoing 1:1 tuition packages with regular weekly timetables.
Consistent, ongoing 1:1 tuition packages with regular weekly timetables.
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Daytime, term-time working and a positive work-life balance.
Daytime, term-time working and a positive work-life balance.
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Dedicated support from an experienced SEND-focused team.
Dedicated support from an experienced SEND-focused team.
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Access to specialist training, professional development, and educational tools and platforms.
Access to specialist training, professional development, and educational tools and platforms.
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The opportunity to make a meaningful difference through individualised education.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference through individualised education.
If you're an experienced Autism Tutor or specialist SEN educator passionate about making education accessible and meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV, outlining your autism and SEND experience, familiarity with AAC or other communication approaches, preferred working locations and weekly availability.
New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, satisfactory professional references and right-to-work verification.