Job Description
1st Vacancy Supporting a Year 4 Learner (Working Alongside QTS Teacher)
You will be working closely with a qualified teacher to support a Year 4 child working significantly below Age-Related Expectations (ARE).
Hours:
* Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 14:30 17:30
* Wednesdays: 09:00 12:00
Location:
* Childrens Play Centre, Benfleet
Rate:
* £25 per hour
This role is ideal for someone confident supporting primary learners with additional needs and who works well as part of a small professional team.
2nd Vacancy Supporting a Year 10 Learner
You will provide tailored SEN support to a Year 10 student in a one-to-one setting.
Hours:
* Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 08:30 11:30
* Wednesdays: 15:00 18:00
Location:
* Students home
Rate:
* £25 per hour
This position requires someone confident supporting secondary-level learners, helping to maintain engagement, structure, and academic progress.
Essential Requirements (Both Roles)
* Minimum 1 year of relevant UK experience
* Experience supporting SEN learners
* Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
* Ability to work independently and adapt to individual learning needs
* Strong communication and professional boundaries
What Were Looking For
We want proactive, patient professionals who:
* Understand that consistency builds trust
* Can follow structured guidance from teaching staff
* Maintain calm authority in alternative learning settings
* Genuinely care about long-term outcomes for young people
About Spark Academy
At Spark Academy, we are driven by a powerful mission: to support every learner in discovering and realising their fullest potential. Founded in 2009 and trusted by families, schools, and local authorities across the UK, Spark Academy is a multi-award-winning educational organisation dedicated to transforming childrens lives academically, socially, and emotionally.
For over 15 years, weve nurtured confidence, self-belief, and aspiration in thousands of young people through a personalised, holistic approach to learning that goes far beyond exam results. We deliver high-quality tuition in core subjects such as Maths, English, and Science, alongside bespoke programmes that support broader personal growth and wellbeing. Our proven methods help students achieve significant progresson average a 2.5 grade improvement in just one year.
What sets Spark Academy apart is our belief that education should empower the whole child. We cultivate supportive, safe, and encouraging learning environments where every student is challenged to grow, discover new possibilities, and become more than they ever thought they could be. Our vision is to expand opportunities for young people, inspire lifelong learning, and help students step confidently into their futures with resilience and purpose.
Joining Spark Academy means being part of a passionate team committed to excellence, inclusivity, and meaningful impactwhere your work truly makes a difference in young lives every day.
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