Job Title:
Additional Needs Tutor / Assistant Curriculum Lead
Reports To:
Curriculum Manager / Senior Leadership Team
Job Purpose:
This hybrid role combines direct delivery of high-quality tuition for pupils with additional
needs with leadership responsibilities in curriculum implementation and quality assurance.
The post-holder will support the development of Swindon Tuition Centre's academic
curriculum by working closely with the Curriculum Manager while also delivering 1:1 and
small group tuition to students, primarily those with SEND and SEMH needs.
They will play a key role in supporting tutors to implement individualised, inclusive, and
measurable learning plans while ensuring standards of teaching, assessment and
engagement remain consistently high.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Support & Leadership
● Assist the Curriculum Manager in developing, monitoring and improving curriculum
content, resources and delivery across the STC curriculum.
● Support the implementation of the Quality and Accuracy Framework by reviewing
planning, assessment records, and tutor documentation.
● Lead by example through outstanding lesson delivery and planning.
● Conduct lesson observations and provide feedback to tutors, identifying training
needs and supporting their development.
● Support the tracking of student progress using BKSB, AQA Unit Award, internal
systems and data tools for all curriculum areas.
● Contribute to the organisation and checking of End of Term reports, working
alongside the Admin and Senior teams.
● Help maintain and manage shared resources across centres in alignment with the
curriculum budget and goals.
● Deputise for the Curriculum Manager when required.
Tuition Delivery
● Plan and deliver 1:1 or small group tuition in English and Maths up to
GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2.
● Support learners with a range of additional needs including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and
others.
● Build strong, trusting relationships with students, promoting positive behaviour and
emotional wellbeing.
● Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
● Work collaboratively with the Wellbeing Team, Seniors and Managers to ensure
student needs are met.
● Keep accurate and up-to-date records of attendance, learning objectives, progress,
safeguarding, and risk.
Behaviour & Safeguarding
● Act as a positive role model in behaviour and professionalism.
● Implement the Behaviour Management Policy and promote restorative practice.
● Report and document all safeguarding concerns on CPOMS and directly to the DSL.
● Contribute to the planning and delivery of behaviour support interventions, including
restorative Meetings.
Team Collaboration & Project Work
● Support the development of post-16 curriculum opportunities in partnership with SLT,
including research into course pathways, funding, and partnerships.
● Participate in extracurricular activities, enrichment sessions and national awareness
events.
● Engage with staff team building, training and CPD events.
General Responsibilities:
● Be available and willing to work flexibly across the four Swindon Tuition Centres and
off-site locations.
● Attend staff meetings, monthly supervisions, training sessions and appraisals.
● Take part in centre development planning and reviews.
● Promote and uphold the ethos and values of Swindon Tuition Centre.
Training and Support Provided:
● Full induction process and Quality & Accuracy Framework guidance
● Ongoing CPD opportunities and staff training afternoons
● Monthly time to talk meetings and annual appraisal meetings
● Termly team building activities and access to a mental health first aid trained
wellbeing team
● Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access)
● Length of service incentives in
Person Specification:
Commitment to raising educational outcomes for all pupils
Experience working with young people with challenging behaviour
or SEND
Ability to teach English & Maths up to Functional Skills Level 2 /
GCSE
Experience supporting other educators or mentoring staff
Effective behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Working knowledge of safeguarding practices
Experience of curriculum planning, progress monitoring and
assessment
Ability to analyse data and implement improvements
Excellent verbal and written communication
Confident in using ICT, Google Workspace, and educational
platforms
Ability to travel between centres and off-site locations
A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,621.57-£29,950.50 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person