Specialist Tutor (Russian Speaking) - PMLD Support | RM8 | 2 Hours Per Day

Location: RM8, East London
Hours: 2 hours per day (Monday-Friday)
Start: ASAP

We are currently seeking a Specialist Tutor to provide daily 1:1 support to a Year 8 student with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) in a home-based setting in RM8. The role requires a female Russian-speaking Specialist Tutor with experience in delivering personalised, sensory-rich sessions to students with highly complex needs.

Student Profile:

• Born prematurely at 32 weeks

• Visual impairment and significant physical disability (non-mobile, requires hoisting and full support)

• Primary need: PMLD

• Limited verbal communication (single-word level) and receptive language

• Doubly incontinent and requires full personal care support

• Very limited fine/gross motor skills

• Benefits from daily massage, sensory play, and augmentative communication tools

• Requires full-time supervision and emotional reassurance

• Engages best when calm, comfortable, and given individual attention

The Specialist Tutor will be responsible for creating an engaging, emotionally supportive environment that meets the student's physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. The student's mother will be present at all times, and home conditions are excellent.

Key Requirements:

• Fluent in Russian

• Experience working as a Specialist Tutor or SEN professional with children with complex needs

• Confident delivering home-based, child-centred learning sessions

• Knowledge of sensory integration, PMLD strategies, and augmentative communication

• Patient, compassionate, and skilled at building trust and emotional security

This is a unique opportunity for a Specialist Tutor to make a meaningful impact in a child's daily life and development. A higher pay rate is available for those with the right expertise and SEN background.

If you're an experienced Specialist Tutor who meets the criteria above, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us directly for more information.