Special Education Needs Tutor

JR United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job description

Special Education Needs Tutor, bury st edmunds

Client:

Targeted Provision Ltd

Location:

bury st edmunds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

24

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN / SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs required in Suffolk.

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Suffolk.

At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. You will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey.

What we offer our SEN / SEND Tutors:

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• Access to our tutor community, where tutors share best practices, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people

The SEN / SEND Tutor role:

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH needs, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• Supporting young people referred by local authorities and schools in their educational and social-emotional journey
• Providing support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Providing engaging sessions that meet the needs of the young person
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

SEN / SEND Tutor requirements:

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or other Additional Educational Needs
• Understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• Must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK

It is a strict requirement that you promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:

• Engaging with us as a Worker, providing short-term engagements as they arise
• Working through a contract for service and paid via PAYE
• No set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring position

Applying:

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK disproportionately include minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and those living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission to engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can relate to the experiences of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching backgrounds often have worked in the following roles:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support backgrounds include:

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change, please apply with us.