PDA Trained Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accredited training opportunities

Dedicated support from education consu

Interview preparation and guidance

Lesson planning support

Meaningful impact on young lives

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate PDA-trained Tutor/Mentor to provide personalised educational and emotional support to children and young people across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

You will deliver tailored 1:1 tuition for Children Looked After (CLA) using flexible, low-demand approaches to encourage engagement, confidence and independence, while collaborating with residential staff, families and schools and completing weekly progress reports with safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience in an educational setting.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List or Update Service.
• Two professional references relating to child-focused work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tuition based on individual needs, interests and abilities.
• Use PDA-informed strategies to support engagement and reduce anxiety around demands.
• Build trusting relationships through patience, empathy and consistency.
• Support communication, emotional regulation, life skills and independence.
• Adapt learning activities to suit changing needs and engagement levels.
• Work collaboratively with residential staff, families, schools and other professionals.
• Complete weekly progress reports and maintain safeguarding standards.

Skills

Educational experience

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Pay: 25- 30 per hour
Hours: Part-time, flexible
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate, patient and dedicated PDA-Trained Tutor/Mentor to provide personalised educational and emotional support to children and young people across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

The role involves supporting Children Looked After (CLA), including young people living in residential children's homes, who may face barriers to learning. You will deliver tailored 1:1 tuition in functional skills, life skills and personalised learning goals, using flexible, collaborative and low-demand approaches to encourage engagement, confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tuition based on individual needs, interests and abilities.
• Use PDA-informed strategies to support engagement and reduce anxiety around demands.
• Build trusting relationships through patience, empathy and consistency.
• Support communication, emotional regulation, life skills and independence.
• Adapt learning activities to suit changing needs and engagement levels.
• Work collaboratively with residential staff, families, schools and other professionals.
• Complete weekly progress reports and maintain safeguarding standards.

Requirements:

• At least one year's experience working in an educational setting.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List information, registered with the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Two professional references relating to child-focused work.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children.
• PDA, autism or neurodiversity training and relevant teaching qualifications are desirable.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are advantageous.

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Free accredited training opportunities.
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.
• Interview preparation and professional guidance.
• Support with lesson planning and learning strategies.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates must register with Prospero Teaching before starting the role.