Invoice templates for SEND tutors and specialist educators billing families and schools for specialised learning support.
A special education tutor invoice is issued by a specialist educator to a child's family, school, or local authority for specialised tutoring and learning support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). SEND tutors work with learners with dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and a range of other learning profiles. SEND tutors in the UK typically hold qualifications in specialist education such as OCR Level 7 in Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia), Level 7 in SpLD (SpLD Trust approved), or are qualified teachers with additional SEND specialist training. Many work with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) which may fund specialist provision through the child's local authority. Specialist tutoring commands higher rates than standard tutoring due to the advanced qualifications, highly tailored approaches, and the significant difference the right support can make for a young person's educational trajectory.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist SEND tuition (per hour) | 80 | hour |
| Dyslexia/SpLD tuition (per hour) | 85 | hour |
| Specialist assessment (formal SpLD) | 600 | assessment |
| Report writing (following assessment) | 200 | report |
| EHCP provision (per session, LA-funded) | 75 | session |
| Parent/teacher consultation (per hour) | 70 | consultation |
For LA-funded EHCP provision, invoice the local authority directly. Each LA has specific invoicing requirements. Obtain the correct billing contact, PO number, and invoice format before starting any provision. For privately funded specialist tutoring, invoice monthly or after each session block. Families funding specialist provision privately may be under financial pressure; clear, predictable billing is appreciated. For formal assessments (SpLD assessments for dyslexia diagnosis), invoice on delivery of the written report. A deposit at booking is appropriate as assessment and report writing is time-intensive. DBA check is mandatory for any tutor working with children and young people.