SEN Tutor - Peterborough

JOB DESCRIPTION

SEN Tutor – ASD / Autism Specialist

Job Title: SEN Tutor (ASD / Autism Specialist)
Location: Peterborough
Contract Type: Temporary / Supply
Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Term-time, hours to be confirmed with the setting
Cohorts: Year 3 (KS2 / Primary) and Year 7 (KS3 / Secondary)
Reporting To: SENCO / Provision Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced specialist teachers and practitioners to deliver high-quality, autism-informed education and support to young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and associated needs. The role supports a new provision in Peterborough, working across two cohorts – Year 3 (Key Stage 2) and Year 7 (Key Stage 3) – to ensure each learner is able to access an engaging, individualised curriculum within a safe and structured environment.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to pupils who benefit from a tailored, low-arousal approach, strong relationships, and consistent, evidence-based SEND practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons and 1:1 / small-group tuition tailored to the needs of learners with ASD.
• Use autism-informed strategies (e.g. structured teaching, visual supports, low-arousal environments, clear routines) to maximise engagement and progress.
• Support pupils across Year 3 (KS2) and Year 7 (KS3), adapting approaches appropriately to each age group and stage.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress against individual targets and EHCP outcomes where applicable.
• Manage behaviour positively and proactively, de-escalating where needed and promoting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, therapists, teaching assistants and families to deliver a consistent, joined-up approach.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment, following all safeguarding and SEND policies.

Person Specification – Essential

• Demonstrable experience working with children and young people with ASD / autism in an education or specialist setting.
• Knowledge of autism-informed teaching strategies and SEND best practice.
• Qualified teacher status (QTS/QTLS/PGCE) OR a relevant teaching/practitioner qualification and proven classroom experience.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent, person-centred approach.
• Ability to plan, differentiate and adapt learning for a range of needs and abilities.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) and the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification – Desirable

• Experience across both primary (KS2) and secondary (KS3) phases.
• Experience supporting learners with co-occurring needs (e.g. ADHD, SEMH, anxiety / EBSA, communication needs).
• Training in approaches such as TEACCH, PECS, Team Teach / positive handling, or similar.
• Experience contributing to EHCP targets, Annual Reviews and statutory outcomes.

Safeguarding

This provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-engagement vetting in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).