Zak

My Summary

My Experience

I currently work as a SEND Art Teacher at a primary school in Wembley, where I lead a small, specialist nurture group of six pupils with complex, EHCP-level needs. My caseload includes pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, and significant communication and interaction needs. In this role I design and deliver bespoke, highly differentiated lessons that balance structure with creativity, and I work closely with SENCos, EHCPs, and families to ensure each child’s provision is appropriately targeted and regularly reviewed.

Prior to my current role I accumulated five years of broader primary teaching experience, developing strong subject knowledge and pedagogy across the KS2 curriculum, with a particular focus on Maths and English.

1-to-1 Tutoring Experience

Alongside my school role, I have provided private 1-to-1 tutoring to KS2 pupils in Maths and English. My tutoring practice is highly personalised: I begin each new pupil relationship with a diagnostic assessment to identify gaps and misconceptions, then design a structured programme of sessions that builds systematically toward the child’s targets. I create bespoke interactive resources — including games, visual tools, and scaffolded practice activities — so that every session is engaging and purposeful rather than generic. I maintain regular communication with parents throughout, sharing progress updates and strategies they can use at home to consolidate learning between sessions.

Teaching Methodology

My approach is rooted in evidence-based practice. I draw on principles from cognitive load theory — breaking new content into small, manageable steps and building carefully on prior knowledge before introducing new concepts. I use retrieval practice and spaced repetition to strengthen long-term retention, and I use frequent low-stakes formative assessment to check for understanding in real time rather than waiting for errors to compound.

For learners with SEND, I apply a strength-based, nurturing model: I build trust before academic challenge, use visual supports and multisensory approaches, keep instructions clear and predictable, and scaffold tasks explicitly before gradually reducing support. I am experienced in recognising when a learner’s barriers to learning are cognitive, emotional, or environmental — and adjusting accordingly.

For higher-ability learners, I extend through depth and complexity rather than acceleration — encouraging mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to explain and justify thinking.

My Qualifications

NPQLT
NPQSENDCo - in progress
PGCE in Art and Design with QTS
MA Photography Arts
BA (Hons) Photography

My Availability

I’m available on the weekend or during the school week after 4:30pm. From late July I’m available any time.

My Fees

• Tutoring from £35.00 per hour