SEND Specialist Tutor - Peterlee Area
As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you will provide personalised tuition for students with a range of SEND needs. Your focus will be on helping students regain confidence, develop life skills, and make progress in their education while awaiting a suitable school placement. Tuition sessions will take place during school hours, and youll work either in the students home or at a local community setting (such as a library or learning hub).
Youll be required to submit regular reports on student progress and work closely with Prospero Teaching to ensure each students needs are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition tailored to the individual needs of students with SEND.
- Develop personalised lesson plans addressing specific learning gaps and life skills.
- Support students in building confidence, fostering independence, and improving life skills such as community access and simple cooking.
- Monitor and track progress, providing constructive feedback to students and families.
- Maintain a motivating and supportive learning environment.
- Complete daily attendance records and weekly progress reports.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education-related qualification (teaching, support work, or related field).
- Experience working with students with SEND including Autism, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, and challenging behaviours.
- Previous experience working with children, either as a teacher, tutor, or support worker.
- Ability to adapt lessons and approaches to meet the individual needs of students.
- Creative and patient, with a flexible approach to teaching.
Eligibility
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS check registered with the online update service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Ability to provide references from the past two years of employment or education.
Contract Details
- Location: Various locations across Peterlee.
- Hours: Flexible part-time (615 hours per week per student), with full-time availability possible.
- Rate of Pay: Up to GBP30 per hour (negotiable).
- Start Date: ASAP.
- Duration: Ongoing, until a suitable school placement is found for the student.
- Setting: Home or community-based learning environments (e.g., libraries, hubs).
How to Apply
To apply, please click Apply or call (phone number removed) and ask for Ellen for more information.
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