Specialist Online SEN Tutors for ADHD, Autism & Learning Differences

Find experienced SEN tutors providing personalised tuition for children and young people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, SEMH and other learning differences. Our specialist SEN tuition combines academic support with executive functioning strategies to help students build confidence, independence and achieve their potential.

How Our Specialist SEN Tutors Can Help

Our SEN tutors provide personalised academic support based on each student’s strengths, learning differences and individual goals. We support children and young people who may find traditional teaching approaches challenging, adapting lessons to make learning clearer, more manageable and engaging.

Support can combine subject tuition, GCSE and IGCSE preparation, study skills and executive functioning strategies, helping students develop both their academic knowledge and the skills needed to become more independent learners.

SEN Tuition for ADHD, Autism & Learning Differences

Our specialist SEN tutors support children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs and learning differences, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and SEMH. Tuition is adapted to the individual learner rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

 

 

International Network of Experts

Why Choose Our Experienced SEN Tutors?

GCSE & IGCSE SEN Tutors

 

Our specialist SEN tutors provide personalised GCSE and IGCSE tuition for neurodivergent students and learners with additional needs. We adapt teaching to reduce cognitive overload, break complex topics into manageable steps and develop effective approaches to revision, exam preparation and independent study.

Support is available across subjects including Maths, English and Science, with tuition tailored to the student’s curriculum, learning profile and academic goals.

ADHD Tutors

Personalised tuition for students with ADHD, with support for attention, organisation, working memory, task initiation and executive functioning alongside academic learning.

Autism Tutors

Individualised academic support for autistic students, using clear structure, predictable approaches and teaching strategies adapted to each learner’s communication, processing and learning preferences.
Dyslexia Tutors

Support for students with dyslexia who may experience difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, processing and working memory, while building on their individual strengths.
Dyscalculia Tutors

Adapted maths tuition for students with dyscalculia or difficulties with number sense, mathematical processing and retaining mathematical procedures.
Dyspraxia Support

Personalised learning support for students with dyspraxia, including strategies for organisation, planning, written work and managing the demands of academic tasks.
SEMH Tutors

Supportive tuition for students with social, emotional and mental health needs, with an emphasis on engagement, confidence and creating a learning environment in which the student can make academic progress.

 

Experienced Professionals

Specialist Neurodiversity Support

Specialist support for students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other learning differences.

Tailored Support of tutors

SEN Tutors & Executive Functioning Supports

Academic difficulties are not always caused by a lack of subject knowledge. Some students understand the work but struggle with organisation, planning, working memory, task initiation, time management and independent study.This is especially true for ADHD Children.

Our approach can combine specialist SEN tuition with executive functioning strategies, helping students develop practical ways to manage their learning, revision and academic workload more independently.

Flexible Delivery

Personalised SEN Tuition

One-to-one SEN tuition tailored to each student’s learning needs, strengths, pace, academic goals and target grades using learning design.

Confidence, Self-Esteem & Wellbeing

Supporting students by mentoring to build confidence, self-esteem and resilience while reducing anxiety and barriers to learning.

So what actually is a SEN Tutor ?

A Specialist SEN tutor should  support the whole learner — combining academic progress with confidence, grow independence and individual learning needs during the SEN Tuition process.

SENSpecialists Tutors

1 Whole-Learner Approach

Beyond academic learning, focus on confidence, independence, and emotional well-being.

2 Working With Parents, Schools & Professionals

They work closely with parents, schools, therapists and other professionals to provide consistent, joined-up support around each learner’s individual needs.

3 Understanding Each Learner

Where appropriate, SEN tutors can provide access to qualified specialists or strategic partners who offer screening for dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and other learning differences and behaviours

SEN tutors are selected for their subject expertise, SEN experience and genuine commitment to helping children and young people with additional learning needs succeed.

Our tutors are not just educators, they are advocates who understand the challenges and celebrate the successes of every child.

James - SEN Tutor & Executive Function Coach

Born in the UK and raised across Malaysia and Singapore, I bring extensive experience of education in both the UK and Southeast Asia. After teaching students attending leading schools in Singapore, I specialised in Special Educational Needs (SEN), creative teaching and learning design, supporting learners from primary level through GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and higher education.

As an Executive Function Coach, I particularly support ADHD and neurodivergent learners in developing the “how to learn” skills needed for academic success, including planning, organisation, focus, motivation and independent learning. I combine these strategies with exam technique and confidence-building to help students become more capable, independent and confident learners.

SEN Tutoring & Education Experience

SEN Tutor, Mentor & Learning Designer

Former Acting Deputy Principal UK Independent SEN School

English Language Department Lead PSLE and GCE O-Level Singapore

BA (Hons) Education: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

PG CERT UK : Education – Creative Teaching & Learning Design

Postgraduate Diploma (Distinction) — TESOL, with a focus on how children in Southeast Asia acquire English

Research: Perspectives of Autism in Southeast Asia — Policy, Practice & Lived Experience

James

Meet Some of our SEN Tutors

Our SEN tutors are selected for their subject expertise, experience supporting children and young people with additional needs, and ability to adapt teaching to individual learners. Our team includes tutors with experience supporting ADHD, autism, dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties and other learning differences.

We aim to match each student with a tutor whose experience, teaching approach and subject knowledge are appropriate for their individual needs and academic goals.

Special Education Needs Lead Tutor

James — SEN Tutor & Executive Function Coach

Learning Design Specialist .SEN Tutor, Mentor and Executive Function Coach

Dr Sabrina

SEN Tutor Dr. Sabrina

SEN and Adult Mental Health Tutor in English and Creative Writing Read

English History Tutor

Dr. Adrian — English, History & SEN Tutor

Tutor in English , History and Mentoring .

Steve

Steve - Olympiad Math GCSE and IGCSE Maths and Economics SEN Tutor

Bespoke tutoring in Maths & Economics, Olympiad Math tutoring with coaching and Special Education Tutor.

SEN Tutor Stacy

Stacy - SEN Tutor English Primary

SEN and Adult Mental Health Tutor in English and Creative Writing Read

Native Mandarin Tutor

Ren - Chinese GCSE AND IGCSE SEN Tutor

Native Mandarin tutor specialising in PSLE, GCE O-Level, IGCSE & GCSE Chinese and SEN

Special Education Needs Tutor Michele

Michèle - SEN TUTOR GCSE and IGCSE French and Spanish

Michèle is a CAPES-certified Language Educator with over 18 years of distinguished experience across the French National Education system and French, Spanish and German IGCSE and GCSE in international schools.

mike

SEN Tutor Mike SENCO

A Down-to-Earth Specialist Who Builds Real Trust, Mike is an expert at crafting Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) that actually work.

David SEN Mentor

David - SEN TUTOR IGCSE GCSE A LEVEL Olympiad Maths Tutor

David is a specialist in Olympiad Maths and Physics who understands that for many neurodivergent learners, the right support can turn a passion for these subjects into extraordinary achievement.

Michael

SEN Tutor Michael - Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics & Physics

Specialist Academic Tutor: Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics & Physics | 

Expert Mathematics tutor Naz

SEN Tutor Maths NAZ

Expert Mathematics tutor Naz offers tailored Maths tuition and mentoring, helping students build confidence, resilience and independence while overcoming academic and learning challenges.

Yajat

SEN Tutor Maths Yajat

Expert SEN mathematics tutor Yajat specialises in UKMT Challenges, Mathematical Olympiads, advanced problem-solving and enrichment mathematics for neurodivergent students.

How We Can Help?

Whether your child needs academic tutoring, executive function coaching, or confidence-building support, our international team of SEN specialists can provide the right guidance.

How Our SEN Tutor Matching Process Works

ADHD Tutoring & Autism Support for UK

Free Initial Consultation

We discuss with our SEN Specialist and Learning designer, James, your child’s learning needs, strengths, challenges, academic goals and current support to understand what they need from their SEN tutor.

SEN Tutor Matching

We match your child with one of our experienced SEN tutor based on their learning needs, subject requirements, personality and academic goals.

Personalised SEN Tuition

One-to-one SEN tuition tailored to your child’s learning needs, pace, subject requirements and target grades, while building confidence and independence.

Our SEN Tutoring Approach

Effective SEN tutoring goes beyond teaching academic content. Our tutors adapt their approach to each learner’s strengths, needs and challenges, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and executive functioning difficulties.

 

Individual Learning Needs: Lessons are adapted to each student, using strategies such as clear structure, visual support, chunking, movement breaks and interactive activities where appropriate

Confidence & Emotional Support: We create a supportive learning environment that helps students manage frustration, reduce anxiety around learning and build confidence and self-esteem.

Building Trust & Motivation: We build positive tutor-student relationships so learners feel understood, supported and more confident participating in their learning.

Flexible & Adaptive Teaching: Our SEN tutors adapt teaching strategies, lesson pace and activities as each student’s needs, confidence and progress develop.

 

Tailored Support of tutors

English /Chemistry / Biology / Physics / Maths

Ethan Rodrigues
Ethan Rodrigues
Thailand
Chemistry — 6 | Biology — 7 | Physics — 6 | Maths — 6 | English -8
Thank you so much for your support. The sessions really helped me reach these grades — I'm incredibly happy with the results!
Rachel Lim
Rachel Lim
Student, Singapore
Chemistry — 7 | Biology — 7 | Physics — 6 | Maths — 6
I can't thank my tutor enough. The personalised sessions made all the difference — these grades are a huge relief and I'm very happy!
Priya Nair
Priya Nair
Student, Singapore
Chemistry — 7 | Biology — 7 | Physics — 6 | Maths — 6
Your guidance and targeted practice helped me improve my confidence and exam performance. I'm so pleased with these results!
Marcus Tan
Marcus Tan
Student, Singapore
Chemistry — 7 Biology — 7 Physics — 6 Maths — 6
Great support and clear explanations — the sessions helped me achieve the grades I wanted. Really grateful and very happy!

Going the Extra Mile

Daniel Ibas
Daniel Ibas
Student, Kuwait
Going the extra mile! I want to thank both James and Mike for their support in the run-up to my exam. Thanks to their help I passed with a grade 8 — higher than I expected. James took the time to understand my needs and paired me with a perfectly suited tutor and kept in touch with mentoring sessions. Adrian he was extremely knowledgeable, and delivered the material clearly, and even went the extra mile by providing useful specially made additional study materials.
Rachel Lim
Rachel Lim
Student, Singapore
Big thanks to James and — his support helped me pass with 58/100, which was above my expectations for my first mock. James matched me with a great tutor and explained everything clearly during weekly mentoring and supplied extra resources. Really grateful!
Scott J
Scott J
Student, Australia
James and went above and beyond. I passed with 58/100 — better than I expected — thanks to his guidance and extra study resources.

Parent Testimonials - Science

Mrs. S. Tan
Mrs. S. Tan
Parent, Singapore
Very happy mum! James has been a fantastic tutor for both my son who previously struggled with science. He is friendly, calm, and incredibly knowledgeable. My youngest has only had a few weeks of tutoring, and already feels so much more confident in his abilities. We're thrilled with the progress!
Mrs. Lenn
Mrs. Lenn
Parent, Singapore
.....fantastic tutor and very engaging and energetic ! JD is thriving, and is already so much more confident after just a few weeks. A very happy mum!

Parent Testimonials - Maths

Mrs. A. Supiithorn
Mrs. A. Supiithorn
Parent, Thailand
Maths fun is much appreciated! James, thank you so much for your amazing support. Your tips and feedback are always spot-on, and we truly appreciate all your efforts in encouraging the girls and making maths so much fun for them!
Mrs. L. De Souza
Mrs. L. De Souza
Parent, Dubai
Amazing, James! Your tips and feedback are fab. So grateful for all your efforts in encouraging the girls and making maths fun. Much appreciated!
Mrs. A . Leuung
Mrs. A . Leuung
Parent, Singapore
James makes maths fun! Her amazing tips and encouragement have made such a difference for the girls. So appreciated!

University Level Support

Mrs. Joanne Pereira
Mrs. Joanne Pereira
Parent Australia
Excellent. My son is currently doing a degree in engineering which includes physics. He was struggling with the content and had an exam in January. Just before Christmas we decided he needed help — finding a university-level physics tutor on short notice felt impossible. James at SEN Specialists Tutoring was amazing and efficient, going above and beyond to find a suitable tutor over the Christmas period. We managed five online sessions before the exam, and my son passed. He learned more in those two weeks with than he had in three months at university. I would highly recommend SEN Specialists Tutoring. Thank you again.
Mrs. Madai  Kandasamy
Mrs. Madai Kandasamy
Parent of a student who has just started GCSE tuition, Malaysia
She said, 'I hate to admit it but I really like her!' — she enjoyed chatting with the tutor and it didn't feel like another teacher ranting at her. Exactly the outcome we wanted.
Mr. Paris
Mr. Paris
Parent of a student who has just started GCSE tuition, Manchester UK
Immediately after the first session she admitted, 'I really like her!' — she enjoyed chatting and didn't feel lectured. A brilliant start to GCSE tuition.

Families from 12+ countries trust our tutors.

What Makes Us Unique?

SEN Specialists combines expertise in teaching high-achieving IGCSE, A-Level, and SAT students with specialised skills for SEN learners. Our tutors:

  • Are subject matter experts in core subjects (English, Maths, Science)
  • Have training in supporting autism, ADHD, and related conditions (e.g., dyslexia)
  • Create personalised learning plans tailored to individual strengths and challenges
  • Foster confidence and motivation through patience, empathy, and encouragement
What Makes Us Unique

Bringing Expertise To SEN Learning

We apply the same high standards used for top-performing students to SEN learners, ensuring quality education for all. Our approach bridges academic excellence with specialised support, helping students achieve both academic and personal growth.

The role of a Learning Designer for your Child

At SEN Specialists, our learning designer plays a crucial role in creating the most effective educational experience for every student. A learning designer in the SEN context acts as both an educational strategist and a bridge between students, families, and our tutoring team, ensuring that each child receives precisely the right type of support for their individual needs including Executive Functioning skills.

Learning Designer for your Child

Assessment and Matching Process

Our learning designer conducts comprehensive assessments to understand each student’s unique learning profile. This involves evaluating academic strengths and challenges, identifying preferred learning modalities, and recognising specific Special Needs requirements such as attention difficulties, sensory processing needs, or social communication preferences. Through detailed analysis, they match stu dents with the most suitable tutor based on subject expertise, teaching style, personality compatibility, and specialised SEN training.

The matching process goes beyond academic requirements—our learning designer considers factors such as whether a student responds better to visual or kinaesthetic approaches, requires structured routines or benefits from flexibility, and thrives in highly interactive sessions or prefers calmer, more focused environments and using their interests to motivate them for learning including the designing of bespoke resouces.

Assessment and Matching Process

Consultation with Families

The consultation process involves in-depth discussions with both parents and children to gain a complete picture of the student’s educational journey. Our learning designer meets with parents to under stand their concerns, previous educational experiences, and family goals, whilst also speaking directly with students to hear their voice, preferences, and aspirations.

These conversations help identify not just academic needs but also emotional and social factors that influence learning. The learning designer explores questions such as: What motivates this particular student? What previous approaches have been successful or unsuccessful? How does the student prefer to communicate and engage with learning material?

Benefits for All Students

Whilst our learning designer’s expertise is particularly valuable for students with ADHD, autism, dys lexia, and other special educational needs, the individualised approach benefits all learners. Students without diagnosed SEN often have unique learning preferences, confidence issues, or specific academic challenges that benefit from personalised attention and strategic planning.

For SEN students, the learning designer ensures that teaching methods align with their neurological differences and individual processing styles. For non-SEN students, the same detailed approach helps 3 identify optimal learning strategies that might not be obvious in traditional classroom settings, leading to improved engagement and academic outcomes.

Creating the Best Educational Fit

By combining comprehensive assessment, family consultation, and expert knowledge of SEN ped agogy, our learning designer creates what we call the “best educational fit.” This means that students are not simply assigned a tutor based on subject needs alone, but are carefully matched with an educator who understands their complete learning profile.

The result is more effective tutoring sessions, better student engagement, increased confidence, and sustainable academic progress. Students feel understood and supported, parents see meaningful im provements, and our tutors can focus their expertise where it will have the greatest impact.

Our learning designer continues to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed, ensuring that the educational approach evolves with the student’s development and changing needs.

Creating the Best Educational Fit