SEND Tutor – Multiple Roles

📍 Locations: Bournemouth & Dorchester

💰 Salary: £29,700 – £32,700 per year

🕒 Job Type: Full Time

Make a real difference in young people’s lives.

SWRAC is looking for passionate SEND Tutors to support young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to thrive in education, employment and everyday life.

In this role you will deliver engaging learning programmes, support learners with additional needs, and help them build independence, resilience and positive relationships. You’ll work closely with a supportive team to create meaningful learning experiences that prepare learners for adulthood and the world beyond the classroom.

At SWRAC Specialist Independent College we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide everyone with the skills, knowledge and experience to:

– Be independent and resilient

– Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity

– Live healthily and sustainable

– Develop and maintain healthy relationships

– Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies

– Be safe

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging sessions including wellbeing awareness


• Supporting learners with SEND and behavioural needs in a range of settings


• Preparing course materials and maintaining learner documentation


• Monitoring Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and learner progress


• Encouraging independence, confidence and self-help skills


• Promoting SWRAC’s work through networking and community engagement

We’re looking for someone who:

✔ Holds a recognised teaching qualification

✔ Has Level 2 Maths & English (GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent)

✔ Has experience working with young adults with SEND or behavioural needs

✔ Is a strong communicator, organised and adaptable

✔ Is passionate about empowering vulnerable young people

SEND or behaviour specialist qualifications are desirable.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Career Development & Training opportunities
• Regular Social Events

SWRAC is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this dedication. All successful candidates will undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, along with other relevant employment screening. We are also committed to ensuring genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and educational provider.

Closing dates:

📅 Dorchester Centre – 21 March 2026

📅 Bournemouth Centre – 21 March 2026

If you're passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential and want to be part of a caring and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Please email jobs@swrac.ac.uk for further information.