Overview
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Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN / SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs required in Somerset / Bristol. 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 / SEND, as well as other needs such as SEMH. 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 Somerset / Bristol. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is ideal for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work 1:1 with children and young people with a variety of learning needs in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner to raise engagement and improve outcomes.
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
* A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
* Invitation to join our tutor community to share best practice, 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
* Provide Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD/SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
* Young people are referred by local authorities and schools and will require support in their educational and social-emotional journey
* Deliver flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring
SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities
* Plan each tutoring/mentoring session
* Deliver holistic, engaging sessions that meet needs and advance educational and social-emotional progress
* Complete lesson reports and provide feedback on progress
SEN / SEND Tutor requirements
* Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
* Minimum 2 years teaching experience
* Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs
* Experience and understanding of safeguarding processes
* Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
* Two professional references
* You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, including for remote assignments
It is a strict requirement that you can promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
Employment status
* This position involves engaging with us as a Worker to provide short-term engagements as they arise
* Contract for service; paid via PAYE
* No set amount of work or expenses coverage
* Our insurance covers the work you do for us
* This is not a self-employed tutoring/teaching position
Applying
We look forward to receiving your CV outlining your relevant skills and experience. Due to the number of applications, we may not respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.
We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately made up 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 to engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can relate to our students’ experiences.
We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.
Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience
Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching often have worked in roles such as:
* SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
* SLD / MLD Teacher
* Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
* Intervention Specialist
* Ex-Teacher
Other 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.
Note: This description includes information about seniority level, employment type, and job function as provided in the original listing.
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