Overview
Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN/SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs required in Kent. 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 Kent. Our role is to provide Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision. 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 the educational journey.
What we offer our SEN/SEND Tutors
* Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
* Occasional opportunities for remote/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 keeping a team around the child and ensuring placements are successful
* Invitation to join our tutor community to share best practice, resources, and tips
* A role within a child-centred company committed to transforming support for vulnerable young people
* Role involves providing 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 require support in their educational and social-emotional journey
* Support is provided via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring
Responsibilities
* Planning each tutoring/mentoring session
* Providing holistic and engaging sessions that meet needs and advance educational and social-emotional journey
* Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress
* Working through a contract for service and being paid via PAYE
* Understanding that there is no set amount of work or expenses coverage
* Ensuring our insurance covers your work with us
* This is not a self-employed tutoring/teaching position
Qualifications
* 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
* Experience, knowledge 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, even for remote/online assignments
* Ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures
Additional information
* Individuals with highly relevant teaching experience may have worked as SENCo, 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
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 UK has over 2 million vulnerable children who come from diverse backgrounds, including minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, 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 they can relate to our students. 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.
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