This advert is for a specific placement that we will offer the successful candidate. This advert being live means this placement is still available. We are also hiring for multiple roles and welcome applications to be a SEND Tutor, even if this specific placement is not the right fit for you. ASEND is a SEND Education Provider with a difference. We create nuanced placement structures that provide exceptional support for our SEND mentors and tutors, equipping them with everything they need to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people in a flexible, dynamic way and a well-compensated way. As the needs of our pupils are at the forefront of what we do, we can offer some professional guidance and development when required. SEND Mentor and Tutor Benefits £30 - £38 per hour (with opportunities for pay increases) Flexible part-time or full-time hours that work for you Occasional online and work-from-home opportunities A unique working environment where you work as part of a wider team to make every lesson/role a success About the young person and the SEND Mentor and Tutor role Located in Frating, Essex 2 hours per week Key Stage 4 Needs support in preparation for GCSEs Requires a caring tutor who can engage the student in continued learning for their subjects and begin their thought process on adult life, college and future career Our wonderful pupil, a 14-year-old, recently relocated to the Essex area. She is still on the roll at her old school but is unable to attend due to distance. Our tutoring sessions are essential in bridging her educational gaps while a new local school place is being arranged. A joy to engage with, she has a passion for dance and music and dreams of completing her GCSEs to pursue college. As she navigates her future ambitions, she could benefit from guidance in preparing for adulthood and exploring potential career paths. With the right support, she has the potential to thrive academically and personally. About our ideal SEND Mentor Essential Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this for you) Experience, knowledge, and understanding of safeguarding processes A person-centred approach in your work A passion for helping pupils overcome any barriers to learning and difficulties with engagement You must work in a way that promotes the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. Desirable Experience supporting Looked After Children, Social Emotional and Mental Health Experience delivering academic learning to close gaps You may be an experienced tutor or teacher or have experience working with children in a therapeutic way You may have supported vulnerable family members or worked in care settings Most important to us is the right ethos and mentality - we can help with the rest About ASEND and applying to be a SEND Mentor and Tutor with us: At ASEND, we support SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties). We want to build the best team we can to support the UK’s vulnerable young people: Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. We look forward to receiving your application outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. 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 take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. We are not able to provide Visa Sponsorship for these positions. 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 / SEN Teacher Autism / ADHD Support Teacher Intervention Specialist Ex-Teacher Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support backgrounds include: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Psychotherapist or Counsellor Educational Therapist Speech and Language Therapist Assistant Educational Psychologist Inclusion Coordinator Social Worker Care Worker If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.