Job Title: 1:1 Tutor (KS2 Student ASD & Communication Needs)
Location: Derbyshire (home-based, face-to-face tuition)
Hours: 15 hours per week
Pay: £30-£50 per hour (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Approach: Intensive Interaction
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Tutor to support a KS2 student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and significant speech and communication needs. This role is based in Derbyshire, with all tuition taking place face-to-face in the student's home for 15 hours per week.
As a 1:1 Tutor, you will be expected to plan and deliver individualised lessons tailored to the student's developmental level, using an intensive interaction approach. You will also be required to use Makaton signing as part of your communication strategy and provide regular feedback and progress reports to parents and multi-disciplinary teams involved in the student's care.
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
2. Experience working with children with ASD and communication difficulties
3. Confidence using Makaton signs to support communication
4. Knowledge of or willingness to train in intensive interaction methods
5. A kind, patient, and compassionate teaching style
6. Strong communication skills for liaising with families and professionals
7. Ability to plan lessons, track progress, and produce clear reports
8. A commitment to delivering face-to-face tuition in the student's home in Derbyshire
This role is perfect for someone with a calm, empathetic approach and a genuine desire to make a difference in the life of a young learner. The 1:1 Tutor will play a vital role in supporting both educational and emotional development.
If you are based in or near Derbyshire, have the relevant experience and qualifications, and are passionate about supporting students with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.