Connex - Birmingham
Job Title: Dyslexia Specialist Tutor
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Salary: £20 – £25 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Flexible (Part-time / Full-time), Monday–Friday
About Us
Connex Education Partnership provides tailored one-to-one tuition for children who are unable to attend school, supporting learners in environments that best meet their individual needs, most commonly within the family home.
The role
We are seeking an experienced Dyslexia Specialist Tutor to join our growing home tuition team.
You will provide personalised one-to-one support for pupils in the Sutton Coldfield area who may have dyslexia, literacy difficulties, EHCPs, and additional SEN needs. The role focuses on building confidence, improving literacy skills, and helping pupils re-engage with learning through structured, dyslexia-friendly teaching approaches.
Working Pattern
- Monday to Friday availability
- Minimum 2 hours per day per pupil (additional hours available)
- Opportunities across Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Harborne, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging one-to-one tuition tailored to individual learning needs and EHCP outcomes
- Use multisensory and dyslexia-friendly teaching strategies
- Support reading, spelling, writing, comprehension, and study skills
- Build positive relationships with pupils and families
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to parents and professionals
- Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment
The ideal candidate will have
- Teaching or tutoring experience (QTS or non-QTS) is essential
- Experience supporting learners with dyslexia and SEN
- A dyslexia/SpLD qualification or specialist training is desirable
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach
- Driving preferred but not essential
Key Benefits
- Flexible working to suit your schedule
- Guaranteed pay, including paid planning time
- Competitive hourly rates
- Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN Home Tuition team
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable learners
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting learners with dyslexia through personalised one-to-one tuition, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV by clicking Apply, and a member of our team will be in touch.
For enquiries:
[email protected] / 0121 456 4040
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.