Tutor:
Location: Borough of Kensington and Chelsea outside of a school environment
Hours: 17.5 hours per week (Part time) term time only
Pay: £17-£19 per hour
Training: Paid-for PDA training required and provided to the tutor
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and creative tutor to support a 6.5-year-old autistic child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), alongside their tutor with a bespoke Key Stage 1 curriculum. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's life by creating a positive, playful, and responsive learning environment. You will be working one-to-one with the young person, primarily within a home or therapeutic setting, with opportunities to explore outdoor or sensory-friendly spaces.
The Tutor role:
Based within the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in a non-school setting base, this part time Tutor role will involve assisting the tutor in delivering the bespoke curriculum that will be delivered to the student. You will have the opportunity to work 2.1 with the student to ensure that the student is happy and engaged with lessons.
Tutor Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the lead tutor to assist in delivering a bespoke curriculum
- Build trust and emotional safety by attuning to the YP's pace and preferences
- Use playful, non-directive methods to support learning and engagement
- Respect and support the YP's independence while remaining available to step in before overwhelm
- Avoid direct instructions
- Be able and willing to travel to the borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Identify and anticipate sensory and emotional triggers
- Encourage initiation, allow time for processing, and offer flexible choices
- Promote emotional regulation through calm and consistent presence
- Interpret behaviour as communication, not opposition
- Be willing to accompany the YP to safe and familiar places that support well being and learning
Essential Qualities:
- Calm, emotionally regulated, and reflective
- Experience working with autistic children or children with complex SEN
- Understanding of or willingness to learn about PDA, sensory needs, and trauma-informed care
- Comfortable using indirect language and creative teaching approaches
- Able to work beside or slightly behind the child, not in a confrontational or authoritative position
Training & Support:
The successful applicant will be supported with relevant training, including a paid-for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) course. You must be open to ongoing professional development and collaboration with the wider care and educational team.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.
Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%
