Online Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Essex; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an experienced Online Tutor to support children in or around Chelmsford who may have SEN or behavioural needs. The role focuses on 1:1 tailored lessons in Maths, Science or English and aims to re-engage learners who have been out of education.

You will plan and deliver sessions, provide weekly progress reports, and collaborate with families. Applicants should have QTS or equivalent and UK classroom tutoring experience; access to a computer and internet is required.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy to work with SEN pupils.
• Creativity in planning engaging 1:1 lessons.
• Willingness to think outside the box to re-engage learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored 1:1 online lessons.
• Provide weekly progress updates to families and supervisors.
• Adapt materials to meet individual pupil needs and EHCP targets.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

QTS or equivalent qualification

UK classroom teaching or tutoring experience

Job description

Online Tutor - Chelmsford

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced Online Tutor in or around the Chelmsford area, to provide tuition for children who may have a range of special educational needs or behavioural needs. Specialising in either subjects of Maths, Science or English.

As a Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels. This opportunity is great for an experienced teacher who is looking to step away from the classroom to offer more personalised, enjoyable lessons.

Most of these pupils will have been out of education for some time, so their confidence levels may be very low. It is your responsibility to reengage them in their learning and offer structure back into their daily routine.

We work with you closely to monitor the progression of each pupil by asking you to submit weekly reports, focusing on the highs and lows of the week and what subject areas were focused on. We also ask you to highlight engagement levels to ensure that the sessions are beneficial to the young person.

The students that require support are often SEN pupils with EHCP's, tuition often takes place at home and will be in within the following areas all around Chelmsford. A strong background in supporting SEN pupils with autism, SEMH, and complex needs would be essential for this role.

Position Details:

• Start date - ASAP
• Location: Chelmsford
• End date - On-going
• Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family (15 hours per week, per student)

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the Online Tutor:

• QTS or equivalent qualification, or relevant learning support experience
• Possess UK classroom teaching or tutoring experience
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with SEND or disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential Online Tutor must:

• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references.
• Have access to a personal computer and the internet.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team