Overview Integra Education are looking for a creative, energetic Senior Tutor to deliver one-to-one, holistic support for an autistic young person (16 yrs) educated through an EHCP/EOTAS package. You will work side-by-side with a trained service dog and a small multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to shape and deliver a highly personalised timetable that blends short-burst learning, community activities and therapy programs. Key Responsibilities: * Plan, resource and facilitate the learning, therapy and life-skills activities set out in the EHCP, using low-arousal and PDA-informed strategies. * Implement SALT and OT programmes (declarative language, sensory regulation, energy accounting, etc.) and record impact for the MDT. * Motivate the young person through short, interest-led sessions (arts, crafts, animal care, outdoor skills) that build self-esteem, independence and positive risk-taking. * Liaise daily with the Lead Tutor; keep clear progress logs, minute MDT feedback and handle light admin (printing, filing, risk-assessment updates). * Accompany the learner in the community, ensuring safety, dignity and unconditional positive regard at all times. * Promote healthy routines around food, exercise and sleep; model calming strategies and use weighted / sensory resources when helpful. * Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, following KCSIE and local policies, and reporting any concerns immediately. Essential experience & qualities: * Significant one-to-one work with autistic and PDA-profiled young people who present with high anxiety, sensory sensitivities and school-based trauma. * Proven creativity in using arts / crafts, animal care or similar “hands-on” interests to engage reluctant learners. * Confident implementing SALT/OT recommendations and logging outcomes. * Warm, fun, non-judgemental communicator who can set non-demanding, measurable expectations and adapt minute-by-minute. * Sound knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to work collaboratively with families and external professionals. Desirable: * Training in low-arousal practice, PDA, sensory-integration or eating-disorder support. * Experience guiding young people on a “pathway to adulthood” (independent living, employability, travel training). Location: * The role involves travel across the local area and working in a range of settings including the family home, community locations, and education settings. * Some home visits may involve working in environments where pets, particularly dogs, are present. Candidates must be comfortable with this. * Must have a valid UK driving licence, access to a car, be a driver, and hold business use car insurance, as travel between sites and homes is required. Pay: £23-26umb per hour (please note this pay is negotiable) Hours: 37hrs a week If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please do not hesitate to give us a call on (phone number removed) or email. Please specify your availability (full-time or part-time) when applying. -Integra Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All contractors are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring disclosure. Integra Education promote equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers and applicants. We follow GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data