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Expert Online Special Educational Needs Support for Students in portsmouth
When your child in portsmouth is finding certain subjects challenging, perhaps due to Special Educational Needs, it can be hard to know where to turn. You might feel a quiet worry after a school report, or notice them struggling with homework. We understand. Instead of searching endlessly, tell us a little about your child. We connect students in portsmouth with expert online tutors from across the UK, chosen specifically for their needs, right from the comfort of your home.
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Building Confidence and Understanding in Special Educational Needs
When a child with Special Educational Needs finds their learning style, everything changes. Imagine them feeling truly understood, discovering strategies that click, and approaching schoolwork without the familiar dread. This tailored support helps them tackle subjects with new belief, whether navigating GCSE topics or mastering A-level concepts. It’s about building confidence and fostering a positive relationship with learning.
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You don't need to become a tutoring expert. Simply tell us about your child – their subject, learning style, and what they find difficult. Our matching service then surfaces a small number of carefully selected tutors, genuinely suited to their needs. These are patient, skilled communicators who build confidence and find new ways to explain things, ensuring your child feels truly supported in their learning journey.
From your home in portsmouth, your child accesses expert Special Educational Needs tutors from across the UK. This means no travel, no disruption to busy family life, with sessions fitting your schedule. If the first tutor isn't quite the right fit, we’ll cover your first session with a new tutor. It’s supportive learning that works for your family, on your terms.
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6 Special Educational Needs tutors in Portsmouth:
£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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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
Special Educational Needs Highly experienced, friendly tutor
I am an experienced educator and current Education Consultant for the Department for Education, which enhances the effectiveness of my lessons. I specialise in Psychology but also offer tutoring in Entrance Exams, English, Maths, Science, Health, and Humanities for students from age 5 to university level, including KS2, GCSE, and A-Level.
In my sessions, I focus on interactive and engaging methods, incorporating humour and student interests to create a supportive learning environment. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also fosters deeper understanding and retention of key concepts.
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£85/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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£24/hr
5.0
Mohammad Adnan Z
Special Educational Needs Tutor - Dr Mohammad A does not do 15 min Trial lesson
Profile Overview
As a PhD graduate with a strong background in education, I have built a solid reputation for supporting students through various platforms, including online teaching. Since 2020, I have been dedicated to tutoring and have become one of the most experienced tutors in my field. My expertise lies in enhancing students' confidence and competence in subjects like Science and Mathematics. I excel at breaking down complex concepts making them accessible and understandable.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that the main barrier to student success is often a lack of confidence in...
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£51/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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£54/hr
4.6
Grace A
Experienced GCSE Special Educational Needs Tutor
I am experienced qualified secondary school science teacher with over 15 years teaching experience. I work locally in an OFSTED rated 'Outstanding'secondary school. I am also an examiner for GCSE Chemistry (AQA,Edexcel and OCR exam boards). I have proven track record of working with students from local state, selective and independent schools who have achievedbeyond their predicted grades in their GCSE Maths and Chemistry exams. Each lesson is tailored to suit the learner, for GCSE students this will include sessions on exam techniques and exam practice papers.
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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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