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Specialist SEN Tuition Makes a Difference
Every child learns differently, and children with SEN often need approaches that go beyond traditional teaching methods. Effective support is not just about grades. It is about helping your child understand themselves as a learner, building self-belief, and giving them practical strategies they can use long term.
Our online SEN tutoring gives your child targeted support in areas such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, and Autism. Tutors use structured, multi-sensory techniques, clear routines, and gentle, step-by-step teaching to turn moments of frustration into moments of understanding. This personalised approach helps your child reconnect with learning and feel ready to tackle subjects essential for their GCSEs and A Levels, including English, Maths, and Science.
By creating a patient and positive atmosphere, tutors help your child build foundations that support not only their academic work, but also their confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Read on to find out more.
Our online SEN tutoring gives your child targeted support in areas such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, and Autism. Tutors use structured, multi-sensory techniques, clear routines, and gentle, step-by-step teaching to turn moments of frustration into moments of understanding. This personalised approach helps your child reconnect with learning and feel ready to tackle subjects essential for their GCSEs and A Levels, including English, Maths, and Science.
By creating a patient and positive atmosphere, tutors help your child build foundations that support not only their academic work, but also their confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Read on to find out more.
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Why Specialist SEN Support Matters
When a child feels misunderstood or rushed in school, it can affect everything from their self-esteem to their motivation. Many parents tell us that their child has started to dread certain subjects or avoids asking for help. One-to-one online SEN tutoring removes that pressure. Sessions move at your child's pace, with space for questions, repetition, and reassurance.
Learning from home also reduces anxiety. Without the noise or distractions of a classroom, your child can focus more easily and fully engage with what they are learning. Over time, these small, consistent steps make a real difference to how they feel about school as a whole.
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Learning from home also reduces anxiety. Without the noise or distractions of a classroom, your child can focus more easily and fully engage with what they are learning. Over time, these small, consistent steps make a real difference to how they feel about school as a whole.
Expert Trusted Support, Matched to Your Child
Finding the right tutor matters, especially when your child has specific needs. Every SEN tutor on our platform has proven experience supporting children with additional learning needs. We look at their qualifications, their background, and the approaches they use to make sure they are well equipped to support your child.
Online sessions are entirely flexible and fit around your family routine. Your child gets dedicated one-to-one attention, lessons can be adapted instantly, and progress is shared with you regularly. Most importantly, your child is supported by someone who understands their challenges and celebrates their strengths.
With Tutorful, you can feel confident that your child is in safe, expert hands.
Online sessions are entirely flexible and fit around your family routine. Your child gets dedicated one-to-one attention, lessons can be adapted instantly, and progress is shared with you regularly. Most importantly, your child is supported by someone who understands their challenges and celebrates their strengths.
With Tutorful, you can feel confident that your child is in safe, expert hands.
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95 Special Educational Needs tutors:
£62/hr
5.0
Peju N
Experienced Primary - Ks3 Special Educational Needs tutor with speciality in SEND
I am a British qualified Teacher with a passion for teaching. I have a wealth of experience in teaching and tutoring a diverse group of learners from Early Years to GCSE level in Mathematics, English Literature, Biology, History of Art/Architecture; including giving academic support to A-Level students in their studies, proof-reading of essays and dissertations. I am also a specialist-consultant in learning difficulties and disabilities (LDD) and work with children and young adults with a range of learning challenges. My teaching experience spans over 27 years working in international schools abroad...
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£108/hr
5.0
Ian T
Experienced, enthusiastic Special Educational Needs Specialist...
Hi, My name is Ian and I am a qualified teacher, Maths Lecturer, and private tutor.I specialize in Maths and have experience with preparing students for Edexcel, OCR, and AQA exams at both GCSE and A Level. I have also helped students study towards IGCSE and private entrance exams for schools Uppingham, Oundle, and Westminster School. In addition, I am skilled in functional skills and helping students learn using their preferred learning style.If you need help building confidence, with algebra, or algorithms, I can help you. Whether it's algebra in year 11 or differentiation in year 12, you choose...
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£82/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering Special Educational Needs tutoring
I teach English language from primary up to GCSE level. I teachEnglish Literature set texts used by exam boards such as AQA, Pearson Edexcel, Eduqas, and OCR. I also teach the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE and the Cambridge English First Language iGCSE.I work with students with entrance examinations, from 7 plus up to 13 plus.I teach students studying English as a Foreign Language(ESL) who are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) I’m a specialist trained SEN teacher, with a wealth of training and experience working with neurodiversity, including autistic, ADHD and dyslexic s...
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£24/hr
4.8
Khaledur R
Energetic Special Educational Needs tutor
A private Governor and Tutor with over a decade of one-to-one experience across Mathematics, English, and Science, from Early Years to KS4. I hold a Medical Sciences degree from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ (GKT), King’s College London, and have completed more than 600 Tutorful hours, in addition to work in schools, tuition centres, and private households.My educational approach reflects the strengths of classical learning traditions: secure mastery of foundations, structured analytical reasoning, articulate communication, and disciplined study routines. I aim to develop students who are confide...
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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
Special Educational Needs Highly experienced, friendly tutor
Not only am I a supportive and encouraging teacher, with many years of experience as a qualified teacher but I also work for the Department for Education as an Education Consultant which means that my lessons are highly effective. I have prepared fast track courses to support students from the age of 5 right through to masters university level.I am fortunate enough to be an Examiner of KS2, GCSE and A-Level providing me with detailed insight into a range of exam boards as well as working on university-based assessment panels.I have enjoyed many years of work as a private tutor on a 1:1/small group...
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£48/hr
5.0
Qurat K
Qualified Teacher|SATs & GCSE Maths Specialist Special Educational Needs
🎓 Qualified Primary Teacher | EYFS, Phonics, SATs, 11+ & GCSE Maths Specialist | EYFS–KS3 Support🔔 Availability🌟 SATs & GCSE Summer Preparation – Limited Spaces 🌟I am currently offering a limited number of tailored SATs (Year 5 → Year 6) and GCSE (Year 10 → Year 11) summer preparation programmes throughout July and August.These sessions are carefully designed to: • Build confidence and independence ahead of the new academic year • Strengthen key maths and English skills and address learning gaps • Develop strong exam technique and problem-solving strategies for SATs and GCSE successEach programm...
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Siobhan R
My son has been tutoring with Siobhan for quite a while now and all i can say is how fantastic she has been in guiding him through his mathematics journey!
Her patience, ways of explaining and using visuals to help him understand, the time she takes to get to know how he learns and checking to ensure he fully grasps a concept, are all very commendable!
His confidence has increased and he looks forward to his lessons knowing that Siobhan will be there to support him in a subject that previously he was very anxious about.
Donna K
11th Dec 2025
Khaledur R
Mr Khaledur has been an excellent tutor for my child in English and Maths from Year 4 to Year 6. His lessons were engaging, clear, and well-structured, helping my child gain confidence and improve significantly. I highly recommend Mr Khaledur for his professionalism, patience, and effective teaching approach.
Kezia D
2nd Nov 2025
Alice A
Alice put a lot of thought and work into engaging my demand avoidant child without triggering a stress response. This made the tutoring sessions successful and enjoyable for them. Thank you so much Alice!
Katie C
16th May 2025
Damian W
Damian has good ideas around how to work with a student like myself. He also has a patient and friendly manner.
Ukaku K
8th May 2025
Laura T
Laura conducted the lesson in a way that was suitable to my needs. She broke down the reading material so that I could read it paragraph by paragraph. She also backed it up by devising questions about the text to aid my comprehension. Towards the end of the lesson she reviewed how much I had learnt from what I read so far. I really like her style of teaching.
Ukaku K
20th Apr 2025
Peju N
Outstanding teacher for my daughter. Peju really has a way with children and my daughter really enjoys her lessons. Peju is experienced, engaging and patient and I would highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much you are amazing xx
Karyn T
28th Feb 2025
John M
I would like to share my positive experience with John's English lessons. My daughter thoroughly enjoys every session and looks forward to each one with great enthusiasm. John’s empathetic, professional, and friendly approach makes him stand out, and he creates a supportive and positive learning environment that truly benefits my daughter.
My daughter has special needs, including autism and attention challenges, but with John's help, she has been able to stay engaged and focused throughout the full hour of each lesson. In just a few lessons, she has made really good progress, and I am extremely grateful for John's patience, dedication, and encouragement.
His constant praise and positive reinforcement have been invaluable in boosting my daughter’s confidence and motivation. We are very thankful for the positive impact John has had on her learning journey.
Highly recommended!
Pavlina T
22nd Jan 2025
Dee A
Dee is very patient and kind , she works at the students level to instill confidence!
Michelle W
2nd Dec 2024
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Yes, absolutely. Many of our SEN tutors are specialists with specific qualifications and extensive experience in supporting children with a wide range of learning needs, including Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). You can view their experience on their profile and discuss your child's specific requirements before booking.