1:1 SEND Science Tutor – Secondary (In-Person)

Quantum Scholars; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient, experienced SEND Science Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a secondary pupil in Wokingham, Berkshire. The role is in-person and requires adapting teaching to meet individual needs while supporting GCSE preparation where appropriate.

You will build confidence, monitor progress, and work with parents and professionals to uphold safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Strong science subject knowledge at secondary level.
• Experience teaching or tutoring Science.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one or personalised educational support.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Experience supporting learners who may have barriers to accessing mainstream education.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Confidence supporting learners who may be reluctant, anxious or disengaged from education.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to create a positive and structured learning environment.
• Reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-to-one Science tuition to a secondary-aged learner.
• Support the secondary Science curriculum and GCSE preparation where appropriate.
• Cover Biology, Chemistry and Physics depending on learner needs and tutor subject specialism.
• Identify gaps in scientific knowledge and provide targeted support.
• Break down complex scientific concepts into manageable steps.
• Adapt lessons, resources, teaching methods and pace to meet individual needs.
• Support scientific terminology, understanding, application and problem-solving skills.
• Support GCSE revision, exam preparation and exam technique where appropriate.
• Create a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Support learners with barriers to accessing mainstream education.
• Use learner interests to encourage engagement.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Build trusting relationships with the young person.
• Work with parents/carers and other professionals involved in support.

Skills

Science tutoring

Patient and supportive approach

SEND/SEMh experience

Adapt teaching to needs

GCSE guidance

Behaviour management

Communication & organisation

Job description

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient, experienced SEND Science Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a secondary pupil in Wokingham, Berkshire. The role is in-person and requires adapting teaching to meet individual needs while supporting GCSE preparation where appropriate.

You will build confidence, monitor progress, and work with parents and professionals to uphold safeguarding.