Alternative Provision Tutor - Hillingdon

Quantum Scholars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is recruiting experienced SEND Tutors to provide personalised one-to-one support to children across West Drayton and surrounding areas. Sessions are delivered in learners' homes or suitable community settings during school hours.

As an approved Alternative Provision provider, you will work with learners with SEND including ASC, ADHD, anxiety, EBSA and other needs, building calm, supportive environments to help them rebuild confidence and re-engage with education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 tuition in learners' homes or community settings.
• Support learners across subjects including English, Maths and Science.
• Plan and adapt sessions around each learner's ability, interests and educational goals.
• Build confidence, independence and a positive approach to learning.
• Provide academic, emotional and pastoral support where appropriate.

Job description

SEND Tutor - West Drayton and Surrounding Areas

Location: Hillingdon

Phase: Primary / Secondary / SEND/SEMH

Working arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars is working with Hillingdon Council to recruit experienced and compassionate SEND Tutors to provide personalised one-to-one support to children and young people across West Drayton and the surrounding areas.

As an approved Alternative Provision provider, we work with young learners who are currently unable to access mainstream education due to a range of additional needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by delivering tailored, face-to-face tuition that helps learners rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and work towards positive outcomes.

Sessions are generally delivered in learners' homes or suitable community settings during school hours.

About the Learners

You will support children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Anxiety and other mental health needs
• Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
• Medical needs
• Social, emotional and behavioural challenges
• Other additional learning needs

We are looking for tutors who are confident building positive, trusting relationships and who can adapt their approach to suit each individual learner. Creating a calm, encouraging and supportive environment is key to helping every young person reach their potential.

The Role

As a SEN Tutor, you will:

• Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 tuition in learners' homes or community settings
• Support learners across subjects including English, Maths, Science and more
• Plan and adapt sessions around each learner's ability, interests and educational goals
• Build confidence, independence and a positive approach to learning
• Provide academic, emotional and pastoral support where appropriate
• Work flexibly during school hours, Monday to Friday

We are particularly interested in hearing from tutors based in Uxbridge, Hayes, West Drayton, Ickenham, Ruislip, Northwood, Hillingdon, Yiewsley, Cowley and the surrounding areas, where we are seeing an increasing number of learner referrals.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Previous experience as a SEND Tutor, Teacher, Teaching Assistant (TA), Learning Support Assistant (LSA), SEN Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Support Worker, Youth Worker, or in a similar role
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to adapt teaching and learning strategies to individual needs
• A patient, empathetic and flexible approach
• An Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.