SLD Tutor

TARGETED PROVISION LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support company is seeking passionate SEN/SEND Tutors to work with vulnerable young people in West Yorkshire. This role involves providing tailored tutoring in core subjects, supporting students with various educational needs, and working flexibly to enhance their learning experiences. Ideal candidates will have teaching qualifications and experience with SEND students, and will be committed to fostering a positive educational environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

CPD and upskilling opportunities

Dedicated support team

Community for sharing best practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition.
• Supporting educational and social-emotional development.
• Planning and delivering tailored tutoring sessions.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Holistic Approach

Trauma-Informed Practices

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN / SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs required in West Yorkshire.

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 (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 West Yorkshire.

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 perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with various learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve their educational journey.

What we offer our SEN / SEND Tutors:

• Flexible part-time to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional opportunities for remote jobs and online teaching assignments from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to ensure every placement is a success for the young person and you
• An invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices, resources, and tips
• A place within a child-centred company committed to transforming support for vulnerable young people

The SEN / SEND Tutor role:

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• Supporting young people referred by local authorities and schools in their educational and social-emotional development
• Delivering flexible, holistic, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring to support their needs

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning each teaching, tutoring, or mentoring session
• Providing holistic and engaging sessions tailored to their needs to enhance their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress

SEN / SEND Tutor requirements:

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS / QTS)
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available for obtaining at cost)
• Two professional references
• Based in the UK with the right to work, including for remote/online assignments

It is a strict requirement to promote health, safety, and wellbeing, following safeguarding policies at all times.

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term assignments
• Paid via PAYE through a contract for service
• No set work amount or expenses coverage
• Coverage under our insurance during work
• Not a self-employed position

Applying:

We look forward to receiving your CV outlining your relevant skills and experience.

Due to high application volume, responses may be delayed; we aim to reply within two weeks.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, especially from minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, and mental health communities, to apply, as diversity is integral to our mission.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously; all candidates must pass strict checks before working with us.

Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Relevant roles include:

• SENCo
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other roles include:

• Learning Support Assistant
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change, please consider applying with us.