Neurodiversity Tutor: SEND & Rehabilitation Education

Sodexo Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free lunch from canteen

Onsite gym

Sodexo benefits

Job summary

Neurodiversity Tutor role at Sodexo Bronzefield prison focuses on supporting neurodiverse learners to access education and build confidence. You will develop ILPs, adapt teaching for individuals and small groups, and collaborate with staff and external professionals to improve outcomes.

The ideal candidate has teaching experience, a Level 3 qualification or higher, and a strong SEND background. The role emphasises rehabilitation, inclusion and maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' qualified teaching or teaching-assistant experience.
• Level 3 qualification or above in an appropriate subject, with experience in autism or dyslexia.
• Strong understanding of SEND and the SEND Code of Practice; adapt learning to individual needs.
• Patience, empathy and excellent communication skills; build positive learner relationships.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a calm, professional way.
• Passionate about education, inclusion, rehabilitation and resettlement.
• Eligible for EL2 MOJ vetting clearance and Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support neurodiverse learners with a range of needs, including autism, dyslexia, learning difficulties, sensory impairments and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Assess individual needs and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), setting clear targets and monitoring learner progress and achievement.
• Deliver and adapt teaching and learning for individuals and small groups, using appropriate strategies, resources and specialist equipment.
• Drive quality and learner outcomes, ensuring learners achieve their qualifications, remain engaged and meet attendance, achievement and purposeful activity targets.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals, including social workers, speech and language therapists, educational psychologists and other relevant partners.
• Support wider education quality and inclusion, including staff guidance and training, provision mapping, quality assurance, progress reporting and maintaining accurate assessment and learner records.

Skills

Teaching experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Patience

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 qualification or above

DET/PGCE or recognised teaching qualification

Job description

Neurodiversity Tutor role at Sodexo Bronzefield prison focuses on supporting neurodiverse learners to access education and build confidence. You will develop ILPs, adapt teaching for individuals and small groups, and collaborate with staff and external professionals to improve outcomes.

The ideal candidate has teaching experience, a Level 3 qualification or higher, and a strong SEND background. The role emphasises rehabilitation, inclusion and maintaining a supportive learning environment.