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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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7 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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£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
Philippa Jane E
Experienced Primary Teacher for Special Educational Needs .
I have been a KS2/3 teacher for twenty-six years. I have worked with children across a range of ages and abilities, both in class and on a tutoring basis, including children who are high achievers, children with English as an Additional Language, and children with Special Educational Needs.I have tutored many children, either preparing them for assessments or helping them to catch up in Maths or English. For some children, this has meant reinforcing the basics such as times tables, mathematical concepts, or word classes and sentence construction. I have also tutored students where I have extended...
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£33/hr
5.0
Sarah P
Enthusiastic Special Educational Needs Tutor
I am an Early Years Care and Education Graduate who is passionate about helping children and young people grow, not only academically, but also personally. I have the knowledge and ability to change and manage new and different challenges.As well as having some experience in tutoring over the last year, I also have 16 years classroom based experience as a Primary School Teaching Assistant. Within this role, I have worked with children with additional needs, who required a more adaptable approach to the curriculum. Throughout my BA Honours Degree, I gained the knowledge, theories and practical experience...
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£35/hr
5.0
Rachael T
Experienced Special Educational Needs Tutor
Hi I have a deep understanding of education, with extensive teaching experience, both in mainstream school settings and as a private tutor. I taught for 10 years in a Primary setting and now work full time: offering alternative education, exam preparation, SEND and catch up support. I studied both Early Childhood Studies and Psychology at university before undertaking a PGCE. I teach all ages from 4+ and am highly experienced inall key stages. I can offer a wide range of subjects, including:Phonics Reading and comprehension Spelling and Grammar WritingMathematicsI provide support in readiness for...
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£50/hr
5.0
James M
Enthusiastic Special Educational Needs tutor
Most popular subjects this year are A-level maths, physics and GCSE geography.I am a supply teacher in local high schools.SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS experience for students on the autistic spectrum ASD including Asperger's, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder),ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).A tutor for many years and from long before Tutorful appeared, here are some quotes from previous students:-“My daughter struggled with maths and physics but James gave her confidence in her ability. She found him incredibly understanding ,...
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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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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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See all FAQs Online tutoring means your child in bristol can connect with a specialist tutor from anywhere in the UK, all from the comfort and familiarity of your home. This gives you access to a wider pool of experts who understand specific Special Educational Needs, rather than being limited by local availability. Sessions happen in our purpose-built online classroom, designed for engaging and effective learning.