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Online Special Educational Needs Tutoring for Students in bristol
When a parents' evening or a school report highlights challenges with Special Educational Needs, it can feel overwhelming. You want the right support for your child, but finding it can be tough. We understand. Tell us a little about your child in bristol, and we will carefully match them with a trusted online tutor from anywhere in the UK, bringing expert support directly to your home without the travel.
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For students in bristol with Special Educational Needs, true understanding can unlock so much. Imagine them feeling calmer in exams, confidently contributing in class, or tackling a new learning strategy with a positive mindset. This support helps them build essential skills, fostering a love for learning and enabling their unique strengths to shine, both in school and beyond.
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Finding the Right Special Educational Needs Tutor for Your Child
We know you want the best for your child, without having to become an expert in tutoring. You simply tell us a few things about their Special Educational Needs – the subject, their learning style, what they find challenging. We then carefully select a small number of well-suited tutors. These are skilled educators who build confidence and find new ways to connect with your child, rather than you scrolling through endless profiles.
From your home in bristol, your child gains access to exceptional tutors from across the UK. Online sessions fit easily around busy family life, meaning no travel and less disruption. Should the first tutor not feel quite right, we will gladly help you find a new one, covering that initial session. This is support that genuinely works for your family in bristol.
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8 Special Educational Needs tutors in Bristol:
£31/hr
5.0
Becky B
simplified Special Educational Needs and English
I am a medically trained professional with an MSc in Public Health, currently working in UK schools supporting students across different key stages. I provide structured support in Primary and KS3 Maths(+1 year), English(+1 year) and Sciences(+1 year). My academic background gives me strong subject knowledge, and I am familiar with UK curriculum expectations and GCSE exam board requirements. My teaching style is calm, structured and student-centred. I begin by identifying gaps in understanding and tailoring lessons to address specific areas of difficulty. I focus on simplifying complex topics into...
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£54/hr
4.9
Sophia F
Special Educational Needs English
Calling all homeschoolers, EOTAS families, adult students and international learners: due to popular demand, I mainly have availability during UK school hours.I am a Primary, Functional Skills, Writing and Special Educational Needs Tutor. I teach online, and in Bristol: Downend, Staple Hill, Fishponds and surrounding areas. I am a published educational author, run a SEND consultancy business, and have been tutoring and teaching since 2011.My specialisms are: • Primary school curriculum • SEND (e.g. autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia) • Functional Skills • Writing • English as an Additional LanguageI...
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£56/hr
5.0
Huw F
Highly Qualified Dyslexia Specialist and Special Educational Needs Teacher
Based in South Wales, I have successfully worked online with many students who have additional needs. Prior to this, I have worked as a successful Head of Inclusion and GCSE, English teacher in a variety of settings and this means I know how to help you achieve success regardless of learning needs and emotional difficulties.As a qualified teacher and Dyslexia specialist I have vast experience in assessing and teaching dyslexic students of all ages. Furthermore, I can support pupils with specific learning difficulties in Maths (dyscalculia) if they struggle with basic concepts involving the four...
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£60/hr
4.8
Joanna C
Special Educational Needs Tutor - A Cambridge medic helping you reach your potential
Hello, My name is Joanna. Currently teaching GCSE English and Drama in a local school, I have been working as a freelance tutor for the past 15 years. Outside of education, I am a writer and have worked with theatre companies in a variety of roles. Originally working with students dealing with SEN and integration into main stream schools, I've experience working with early learners all the way through to A Level. This includes preparation for SATs and grammar school entrance exams. My specialist subjects are English and Drama, which I teach to A Level. I am also able to teach certain topics in...
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£47/hr
5.0
Fiona O
Patient, friendly and experienced Special Educational Needs tutor.
My background is in academic publishing. Before tutoring, I worked as a writer and researcher for Oxford University Press, and I hold an MA in Creative Writing from Aberystwyth University and a BA in English and History of Art from Oxford Brookes.
I teach English, English Language and English Literature from Primary through KS3 to GCSE, across AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas. I also cover EFL and IELTS from beginner to A-Level, 11+ English, SATs, Phonics, Reading, Spelling Punctuation and Grammar, Functional Skills (Level 1 and 2), and Essay and Creative Writing. I have experience supporting...
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£47/hr
5.0
Jimmy E
Enthusiastic Special Educational Needs tutor
Hello! My name is Jimmy, and I am an experienced educator with a passion for working with young people. Over the course of my 18-year career, I have had the privilege of teaching and leading in five secondary schools, each with its own unique challenges and opportunities.Throughout my teaching journey, I have worked with students at various levels, adapting my approach to meet the needs of learners from diverse backgrounds and abilities. I have developed a strong track record of achieving excellent results with OCR GCSE, consistently helping my students excel in their exams. Notably, I have also...
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£35/hr
5.0
Nichola B
Energetic Special Educational Needs tutor
I am a qualified Drama and English teacher with experience teaching History to A-Level. My motto as an educator is 'All can' meaning that I truly believe we all can learn and achieve with some guidance, hard work and a good cup of tea. I have experience teaching pupils aged between 7 and 21. I am available for tutoring in KS2, KS3, GCSE, A-Level and have a 100% success rate in students achieving places in their chosen university courses. I am also available for proof reading for Higher Education submission and for University Interview coaching (Drama, English Literature and Liberal Arts).Each session...
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£48/hr
4.9
Alena S
patient person-centered experienced Special Educational Needs tutor
Highly motivated, experienced and dedicated tutor and mental health mentor with a PGCE education and a psychology qualifi cation. Years of experience in teaching students of different age groups, backgrounds and complex needs, as well as gifted and talented students as a private tutor and mentor with excellent results. Guiding them in their very complex life circumstances to support their wellbeing and learning. Teaching various subjects, such as Psychology, Business Studies and Academic writing on GCSE, A-level and University level. Dedicated to providing person-centred teaching and supporting...
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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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