Outreach Tutor. Job in Wantage Education & Training Jobs

1st Staff; Wantage; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization is hiring a Tutor to provide one-on-one Maths and English sessions to students with special educational needs. The role offers flexible working hours and excellent pay rates up to £25 per hour. Ideal for those with experience in educational settings and a passion for helping students succeed.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates up to £25 per hour

Flexible working hours

Dedicated support from consultants and tutors

Access to training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings like tutoring, teaching, or mentoring.
• Ability to explain concepts to students of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored Maths and English sessions to students with educational needs.
• Assess academic needs and create personalized lesson plans.
• Monitor students' progress and adapt teaching methods.

Skills

Previous experience working with young people

Confidence with SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviours

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of various tutoring techniques

Patience and empathy

Flexibility in adapting to student needs

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 educational and therapeutic needs. As a tutor you will deliver tuition sessions to help these students gain confidence and the level required to attain qualifications, and potentially return to further education. We provide a support network for all tutors, including a lead tutor for your area, Designated Safeguarding Leads, curriculum leads for Maths and English, a behavioural specialist, and a Head of Education.

Role

To deliver Maths and English sessions on a 1:1 basis to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD/SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs referred by local authorities and schools. The ideal candidate will have a caring and friendly nature enabling them to build rapport with the student.

Position Details

Location: Child’s home, local library, school or community centre

Hours: Part-time or full-time. Most referrals are between 10-15 hours per week (approximately 2-3 hours per day). Tutors seeking a full-time role may work with multiple students for up to 6 hours per day (Monday – Friday).

Subjects: English and Maths (possibility for Science as well)

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ academic needs and develop personalized lesson plans to address those needs.
• Utilise effective teaching strategies to engage students and enhance 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.

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 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 and a lead tutor available for support
• 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 to help with lesson plans
• An area lead for your specific area to contact when needed

Tutor Employment Status

This is not a self-employed tutoring/teaching position; you will work through a zero-hour contract and be paid via PAYE. Expenses are not covered.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

1st Staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably skilled candidates 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.