Outreach Tutor. Job in Balsham Education & Training Jobs

1st Staff; Balsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in the UK seeks a tutor to deliver 1:1 Maths and English sessions for young people with Special Educational Needs. The ideal candidate will have experience working in educational settings, strong communication skills, and a caring nature to build rapport with students. This role offers excellent pay rates up to £25 per hour and flexible hours to suit your schedule.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Flexible hours

Training and support

Access to CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people in educational settings.
• Confidence in handling students with SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviors.
• Ability to build rapport with students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Maths and English sessions to students with various needs.
• Develop personalized lesson plans based on academic needs.
• Monitor and provide feedback on students' progress.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of tutoring techniques

Patience and empathy

Flexibility to adapt teaching methods

Job description

Overview

1st Staff are one of the UK s leading alternative providers working nationwide with specialist staff helping students from 4-25 years of age with both educational and therapeutic needs. As a tutor you will be required to deliver tuition sessions to help these students gain the confidence and level required to attain the qualifications needed and potentially return to further education. Unlike other agencies, 1st Staff also provide a support network for all our tutors; we have a lead tutor for your specific area, Designated Safeguarding Leads, curriculum leads for Maths and English, behavioural specialist and a Head of Education.

The role:

To deliver Maths and English sessions on a 1:1 basis to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to us by local authorities and schools. The ideal candidate would have a caring and friendly nature allowing them to build a rapport with the young person.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' academic needs and develop personalized lesson plans to address those needs.
• Utilise effective teaching strategies to engage students and enhance their understanding of the subject matter.
• Monitor and track students' progress, providing regular feedback.
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Maintain a positive and supportive learning environment for students.

Qualifications / Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting, such as tutoring, teaching, mentoring etc.
• Confidence working with a range of SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively explain concepts to students of all ages.
• Knowledge of various tutoring techniques.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students.
• Flexibility in adapting to different student needs and learning styles.

Benefits

• Excellent pay rates up to £25 per hour (depending on experience/qualifications)
• Flexible part-time or full-time hours to suit your schedule
• A dedicated consultant as well as a lead tutor, both on hand to support you
• Support from behavioural specialists within the company
• Support from designated safeguarding leads
• Training and support offered
• Access to free extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
• Resources, assessment tools and a Maths & English curriculum lead on hand to help and support with lesson plans
• An area lead for your specific area who can be contacted when needed

Employment Type

• Tutor employment status: This is not a self-employed tutoring/teaching position; you will work through a zero-hour contract basis and will be paid via PAYE. We do not offer any expenses coverage.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity

1st Staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.