PMLD Tutor

Role: PMLD Tutor
Location: Face-to-Face, in Home or School, Leeds/Wakefield/Bradford
Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible Hours
Contract: Part-Time/Full-Time Options Available

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tutoring and intervention sessions for students with PMLD needs, supporting engagement, communication, and individual progress.
• Plan, deliver, and assess highly individualised intervention programmes focused on communication, sensory development, functional skills, independence, and life skills.
• Develop and adapt bespoke learning activities using multi-sensory, creative, and therapeutic approaches tailored to each learner’s needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Use intervention strategies that support cognition, communication, emotional regulation, social interaction, and personal development.
• Incorporate music, sensory play, visual supports, and practical activities to encourage participation and meaningful learning experiences.
• Use alternative communication approaches including Makaton, PECS, visual timetables, and assistive technology to support pupil engagement and interaction.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, adapting intervention plans and tutoring strategies to meet evolving needs and targets.
• Promote independence, confidence, self-esteem, and positive communication through targeted interventions and consistent support.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment that encourages engagement and celebrates progress at every level.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, and external professionals to ensure consistency and continuity of support.
• Contribute to pupil reviews, progress meetings, and EHCP-focused discussions where appropriate.
• Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional standards at all times.

Requirements

• Extensive experience delivering tutoring, interventions, or support for children and young people with SEMH, SEN, and/or PMLD needs.
• Qualification/training in SEN/SEMH/PMLD.
• Strong understanding of personalised learning, trauma-informed and differentiated intervention approaches.
• Confidence using multi-sensory and communication-focused strategies to engage learners with complex needs.
• Knowledge or experience of alternative communication systems such as Makaton, PECS, AAC, or assistive technology.
• Ability to build positive relationships and motivate learners with varying levels of communication and engagement.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a nurturing approach to intervention support.
• Relevant qualifications in education, SEND, tutoring, support work, or related fields.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and SEND-focused training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact through targeted tutoring and interventions.
• Free access to our Tutor Toolkit skills development package comprising over 34 courses.
• Ongoing support and development against our 22 standards of tutoring excellence.
• Professional Tutor Quality Mark.
• Clear progression pathway to a professional freelance tutor role.
• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• 10% PPA paid on contact time with pupils.

If you are passionate about delivering meaningful tutoring and interventions for children and young people with PMLD and additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Protected Characteristics

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to isaac.mcgladderyconnex-education or call [phone removed].

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.