SEND Tutor – Dorchester

SWRAC; Thames Centre; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider in Thames Centre is looking for a SEND Tutor to join their dedicated team. The role involves preparing educational materials, delivering core subjects, and supporting young adults with learning difficulties. Candidates should have a recognized teaching qualification and experience working with vulnerable groups, alongside strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £29,700 to £32,700, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Benefits

Additional leave

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioral difficulties.
• Understanding of relevant policies and codes of practice.
• Ability to support learners with a range of emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course/training materials.
• Deliver embedded English and Maths skills.
• Support learners with LDD/SEND behavior.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to manage challenging situations

Competent in IT

Good organizational skills

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Level 2 Maths & English (or equivalent)

Job description

At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide everyone with the skills, knowledge and experience to:

• Be independent and resilient
• Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity
• Live healthily and sustainably
• Develop and maintain healthy relationships
• Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies
• Be safe

We are seeking a dedicated SEND Tutor to join our dedicated team at our Dorchester Centre.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare course/training materials
• Complete external paperwork as required in a timely manner
• Maintain the quality of the learner programme to a sufficient standard to pass IQA and EQA criteria
• Complete learner and delivery paperwork as required in a timely manner
• Deliver embedded English and Maths skills
• Deliver Maths and English GCSE/Functional skills
• Provide Initial Assessment and diagnostic of the learner needs including English and maths using company standards
• Teach wellbeing awareness
• Attend business networking events to promote the activities of SWRAC
• Support learners with LDD/SEND/behaviour in a variety of classroom settings
• Work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
• Be aware of individual learner’s risk assessments and needs
• Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible
• Other duties of a commensurate nature as required

Person Specification

Essential

• Recognised teaching qualification
• Level 2 Maths & English (or equivalent/ GCSE level 4)
• Experience of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties
• Understanding of relevant policies /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

Desirable

• Behaviour qualifications
• SEND qualifications

Skills / Competencies

• Good communication and calculation skills
• Effective team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• Effectively supervise students both in college and outside the centre, adhering to the behaviour policy
• Ability to manage challenging situations and a demanding working environment
• Be competent in IT
• Ability to work in partnership with parents/carers and teachers
• Ability to use own initiative and work flexibility
• Ability to support learners with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Innovative thinker with the ability to adapt teaching and support strategies
• Ability to prioritise workload

Knowledge

• Ability to relate well to vulnerable young adults
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties
• Understanding of relevant policies /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• General understanding of curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings

Personal Qualities

• Works well under pressure
• Willing to work in a flexible manner
• Be self-motivated and use personal initiative within a structured framework
• Self-directed with a high level of personal drive
• Commitment to achieving excellence through continuous improvement
• Enthusiastic with the ability to motivate
• Willingness and ability to tackle poor student performance
• Ability to communicate with staff/external bodies at all levels
• Ability to problem solve
• Flexible and positive approach
• Ability and desire to empower young people with a range of learning or behavioural disabilities
• Good sense of humour
• Keen to embrace and deliver change
• Ability and willingness to champion learners with learning difficulties/disabilities

Experience

• Working with vulnerable young people with learning disabilities or challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Experience of working with challenging young people in an educational establishment

Special Attributes / Requirements

• To be committed to promoting independence in line with preparing for adulthood outcomes of Education/Employment & Careers, Friends, Relationships and Community, Health and Independent Lives
• Prepared to work flexibly to meet work requirements
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in college
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Up-to-date Safeguarding and Child Protection training or qualification
• Current driving licence

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Job Type: Full time

Salary: £29,700 to £32,700 per year

Closing date: 2nd November 2025

SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.