EOTAS Science Tutor: Re-engage Learner & GCSE Prep

Quantum; Minehead; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient, supportive EOTAS Science Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a secondary-aged learner in Minehead. The role focuses on academic progress and rebuilding confidence, with emphasis on adapting teaching to individual needs and promoting engagement.

The successful candidate will have strong Science knowledge, experience with SEND/SEMH needs, and the ability to support GCSE Science and exam preparation where appropriate.

Formación

• Strong Science subject knowledge at secondary level.
• Experience teaching or tutoring Science.
• Experience working with secondary-aged young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience supporting learners who are unable to access mainstream education.
• Experience providing one-to-one or personalised educational support.
• Experience within EOTAS, Alternative Provision, outreach, tutoring or a similar setting would be highly desirable.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods, resources and pace to meet individual needs.
• Experience supporting learners who may be anxious, reluctant or disengaged from education.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with young people.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsabilidades

• Providing personalised one-to-one Science tuition to a secondary-aged learner accessing EOTAS.
• Supporting the secondary Science curriculum according to the learner's age, ability and individual learning goals.
• Supporting Biology, Chemistry and Physics depending on the learner's needs and the tutor's subject specialism.
• Adapting lessons, resources, activities and teaching approaches to suit the learner.
• Breaking complex scientific concepts into manageable and accessible steps.
• Identifying gaps in scientific knowledge and providing targeted support.
• Supporting a learner who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education.
• Helping the learner re-engage with education in a positive and meaningful way.
• Supporting anxiety, school avoidance, disengagement and other barriers to learning.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Using the learner's interests and strengths to encourage curiosity and engagement.
• Supporting practical and theoretical aspects of Science where appropriate.
• Supporting GCSE Science and exam preparation where appropriate.
• Developing confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive learning behaviours.
• Supporting challenging or unpredictable behaviour using appropriate strategies where required.
• Monitoring progress, engagement and development.
• Providing appropriate feedback to parents/carers and other professionals.
• Building a positive, consistent and trusting relationship with the learner.
• Working collaboratively with the wider support team.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Conocimientos

Science knowledge

Tutoring experience

SEND SEMH experience

Flexible approach

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Descripción del empleo

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient, supportive EOTAS Science Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a secondary-aged learner in Minehead. The role focuses on academic progress and rebuilding confidence, with emphasis on adapting teaching to individual needs and promoting engagement.

The successful candidate will have strong Science knowledge, experience with SEND/SEMH needs, and the ability to support GCSE Science and exam preparation where appropriate.