Specialist SEND/neurodiversity Tutor (Part-time, Self-Employed)

Pay

£20 - £35 an hour
Job type

Freelance

Part-time
 
Location
Bristol
 
Full job description
About Diverse Paths

We provide specialist, tailored education, coaching, and consultancy to children, young people, and adults with SEND and neurodiverse profiles. Our work includes academic tutoring, mentoring, and wider systemic support for families and settings. Our mission is to empower neurodiverse learners through a compassionate, flexible, and neuro-affirming approach.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced SEND Tutor to join our team as an independent contractor. You will deliver one-to-one academic tutoring to neurodiverse learners across a range of ages, working closely with families and the coordinating team. This role requires strong subject knowledge, emotional resilience, and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

Deliver one-to-one academic tutoring sessions tailored to neurodiverse learners (children, young people, and adults).
Adapt teaching approaches in response to individual needs, emotional states, and engagement levels.
Manage sessions independently and with flexibility.
Communicate clearly and professionally with families and the coordinating team.
Uphold safeguarding standards, including maintaining a DBS Update Service subscription.
Maintain session records and provide concise progress updates.
Requirements

Proven experience tutoring learners with SEND, autism, PDA, or complex neurodivergent profiles.
Ability to tutor one or more academic subjects, ideally up to GCSE level or equivalent.
Strong understanding of neurodiversity and relational, trauma-informed approaches.
Ability to build rapport while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
Demonstrated flexibility, emotional resilience, and ability to work effectively under pressure.
Reliable, organised, and professional in communication and delivery.
Have a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to undertake one.
Registered or willing to register as self-employed.
What We Offer

Competitive hourly rates (£20–£35/hr, depending on placement).
Flexible, part-time work matched carefully to your capacity and strengths.
Regular supervision and support.
Opportunities to grow with a thoughtful, values-led service.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: £20.00-£35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week

Application question(s):

Describe a time you were tutoring a neurodivergent learner and the session didn’t go to plan. What did you do in the moment to adapt to the learner's needs?
Which academic subjects have you tutored and up to which level (e.g. KS2, KS3, GCSE)?
Work Location: In person