My Professional Journey

A Career Rooted in SEND

My specialist SEND journey began in 2001 when I became an Autism Outreach Worker within the local authority. Alongside this role, my Education degree was adapted to complement my work, giving me the valuable opportunity to connect educational theory with practical, person-centred support for children, families and schools.

After ten rewarding years in this role, I was seconded to the Special Educational Needs Inclusion Team. This opportunity enabled me to further develop my professional practice, deepen my theoretical understanding and support children and young people across a broader spectrum of needs.

I later completed my PGCE and spent ten years teaching within Primary Education. Throughout this time, I remained committed to nurturing confidence, exploring flexible and inclusive approaches to learning and supporting children to grow both academically and emotionally.

I also spent two years working as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo). In this role, I worked closely with children, families, school staff and other professionals to develop personalised provision and ensure that individual needs were understood and supported.

Becoming a Full-Time SEND Teacher

I have now completed my first full year as a full-time SEND tutor—a chapter of my professional journey that has allowed me to bring together my extensive experience, specialist knowledge and deeply personalised approach.

My current tuition provision includes personalised EOTAS packages, specialist after-school tuition and work received through referrals from established education partners and professional services. This enables me to support learners in a variety of circumstances—from those accessing education outside a traditional school setting to children and young people who benefit from additional, carefully tailored support alongside their school placement.

Tuition may take place within the learner’s home or through purposeful community-based activities, depending upon their individual programme. I work closely with families, education providers and other professionals to develop meaningful provision that reflects each learner’s strengths, interests, needs and aspirations.

This year has reinforced my belief that learning does not need to be confined to a classroom. Progress can emerge through carefully structured academic teaching, practical activities, creative exploration, community experiences and the development of independence and life skills. I have seen learners rebuild confidence, embrace new experiences and rediscover a more positive relationship with learning.

As Unique SEND Tuition continues to grow, I am also exploring opportunities to introduce supportive small-group tuition, enabling learners to develop their skills and confidence alongside others within a calm, carefully considered environment.

My ethos remains at the heart of everything I do. I nurture each learner’s strengths and wellbeing, explore the approaches that work best for them and support them to grow in confidence, understanding and independence.

If you would like to discuss how personalised SEND tuition could support your child or young person, please get in touch to begin the conversation.

Nurture • Explore • Grow

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