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Special education needs teacher

Reading (Berkshire)
Targeted Provision
Education
Posted: 7 September
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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 Berkshire. 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 Berkshire.

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 via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically 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 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 placement success
* 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
* These learners are referred by local authorities and schools and will require support in their educational and social-emotional journey
* Deliver flexible, holistic, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring


SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities

* Plan each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
* Provide holistic and engaging sessions that meet the learner’s needs and progress their educational and social-emotional journey
* 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 learners with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs
* Experience and understanding of safeguarding processes
* Enhanced DBS (assistance available to obtain at cost)
* Two professional references
* You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, including remote/online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.


SEN / SEND Tutor Employment Status

* This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, providing short-term engagements as they arise
* You will work through a contract for service and be paid via PAYE
* We do not offer a 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 that can help make a difference. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to 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, including minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and those living with mental health conditions. It remains integral to our mission to engage tutors from all backgrounds so they 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

* SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
* SLD / MLD Teacher
* Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
* Intervention Specialist
* Ex-Teacher

Other highly 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 consider applying with us.


Seniority level

* Entry level


Employment type

* Part-time


Job function

* Education and Training
* Industries
* Primary and Secondary Education

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