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Dedicated Online SEN Support for Your Child in East London
Navigating the system for an EHCP in East London can feel like an exhausting, lonely battle. You worry that in a large, busy secondary school, your child's unique needs might be overlooked, that they'll get lost in the crowd and fall behind. We understand that fear deeply.
But what if you could access dedicated, one-to-one support right now? From your home in East London, we connect your child with specialist SEN tutors from across the UK. It’s not about waiting for the system; it’s about giving your child the personalised attention they need to thrive, today.
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Building a Practical Path to College and Beyond
For a child with special educational needs, the right support isn't just about passing the next test; it's about building a foundation for their future. Our tutors focus on creating strategies that work for your child, helping them not only to keep pace in their classes but to find their confidence. This is about ensuring they have every opportunity to progress to respected local colleges like Newham Sixth Form or Hackney Community College, equipped with the skills and self-belief to succeed on their own terms.
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The One-to-One Support That Makes All the Difference
Imagine a tutor who sees your child for who they truly are. Someone who takes the time to understand their specific learning style, what makes them anxious, and what sparks their interest. This is where the magic happens. By building a genuine connection based on trust and patience, our tutors help your child feel seen and understood, turning moments of frustration into breakthroughs of understanding.
Every session is built around your child's specific goals. Whether it's developing strategies to manage coursework, breaking down complex topics into manageable steps, or building core literacy and numeracy skills, the focus is always on them. We create a safe, encouraging space where asking questions is celebrated, and progress happens at a pace that feels right, building confidence with every lesson.
Because it’s all online, you can forget stressful journeys across East London. Your child learns from the comfort and familiarity of home, at times that fit your family's schedule. This opens up access to top SEN specialists from all over the UK, not just those nearby. It's expert, flexible support designed to work for you, helping your child build a brighter, more confident future.
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10 Special Educational Needs tutors in East London:
£39/hr
5.0
Madara O
Professional Special Educational Needs tutor
I am a Doctor of Psychology with university research and teaching experience supporting students at BA, MA and PhD level, as well as professionals.
I teach Clinical Psychology, particularly reading disabilities and dyslexia, alongside other areas of psychology, research methodology and data analysis, preferably using SPSS. I also teach chess to children and adults, from the basics through to improving the technique of more skilled players.
In psychology sessions, I can help you explore a particular subject, work through research methods or data analysis, and identify relevant literature....
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£24/hr
4.9
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 con...
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£62/hr
5.0
Harriet A
Supportive and Experienced Special Educational Needs Primary Teacher
Hi! If you’re looking for a patient, experienced, and passionate tutor who can help your child thrive academically and emotionally, I would love to help!With over 15 years of experience working in education across various London boroughs, I support learners from Key Stages 1 and 2, as well as children with SEND. I am a fully qualified teacher for ages 3-11 with a proven track record of delivering engaging, fun lessons that inspire confidence and success.My experience spans mainstream classrooms, SEND environments, and 1:1 tutoring sessions.I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of ...
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£39/hr
4.9
Kelley D
Inspiring Maths and English Special Educational Needs tutor
I am currently an SEN teacher and English/Maths booster tutor - for several years now, creating lesson plans for each session with individual students starting from key stage one to key stage four in accordance with the curriculum framework, each year group and pupils ability. My experience is very broad:- Starting with classroom placements, group interventions and solo 1-2-1 sessions with pupils. My style of teaching is to study and analysis the students method of learning. Inorder, to make each session comfortable for each individual so they can concentrate and focus completely. Therefore, they...
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£54/hr
4.9
Diana-Rose O
PhD Student and Trainee Medical Doctor Teaching Special Educational Needs
I am more than happy to provide online tuition, as well as face-to-face sessions when available.Hello! My name is Diana and I am currently training to be a medical doctor, whilst studying a Doctorate. I studied Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology at sixth form, and I have studied a Masters degree in Public Health with Queen Mary's University of London.About me: I have been a tutor with Tutorful for 11 years completing over 2700 sessions. I have been tutoring students of all ages in English, Maths, Science, the piano, and many other subjects. I have taught students who have now gone on to study Medicine...
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£39/hr
5.0
Salise Basak B
Special Educational Needs History
I am a PGCE History student currently teaching History in a mainstream 11-18 secondary school in London.
I support secondary students aged 11-18 with History, helping them develop their understanding of complex events, concepts and interpretations. My current teaching experience gives me insight into the demands of secondary education.
In sessions, I break historical content into clear, manageable steps and use visual resources, structured writing frames, discussion and guided questioning to make ideas easier to understand. I vary the level of scaffolding and challenge according to the student,...
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£97/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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£54/hr
4.9
Damian W
GCSE, A Levels, and Undergraduate Special Educational Needs Tutor
Hello there,My name is Damian, and I have 6 years experience of teaching. I graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the University of West London in 2019 attaining a second-upper class (68%). During my degree programme, I received ‘The Zenobia Nadirshaw Prize in Psychology (second year) and ‘The Mollie Clay Scholarship’ (third year) for my academic achievements, attendance, and recommendations from a lecturer and employer. I achieved a first-class mark (72%) on my final dissertation project focusing on ‘Psychopathy level and impulsive behaviour as predictors of Self-reported Executive Functio...
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£52/hr
5.0
Raluca D
Caring, enthusiastic and creative Early Years Special Educational Needs teacher
I am a caring, enthusiastic and creative teacher. I have taught Nursery and Reception for more than 10 years with a vast amount of experience in helping children to read, write and supporting development of mathematical skills. In last last few years I am working asSpecial Needs teacher ( speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these difficulties) and I love seeing them developing every day.My aim is to make learning fun for children by hands on resources and games. I...
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£47/hr
4.9
Tamara H
Experienced Special Educational Needs tutor
I have a degree in Ecology and Conservation (BSc Hon) from South Africa. I have been a UK resident for over 20 years. I have about 13 years experience working in formal education - primary and secondary sectors. My areas of expertise are in Geography and Biology to A Level. I am also proficient in teaching and supporting students with Math (to Foundation GCSE), English (to GCSE) Science (to KS3). Furthermore, I have experience preparing students for a range of exams (11+; 13+ SATS, GCSE and A level), and have supported students with various barriers to learning (incl ADHD, autism, hearing impaired,...
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98% of our students said
their tutors made a difference
Find a tutor 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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