Philosophy Tutor - EOTAS Student - Berkshire

Academics; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Wokingham is seeking a patient Philosophy SEND Tutor to provide one-to-one educational support for a learner with SEND. The tutor will deliver Philosophy content, adapt pace and resources to meet individual needs, and foster critical thinking in a calm environment.

The role focuses on supporting secondary GCSE or post-16 content as dictated by the learner, with collaboration with parents/carers and safeguarding responsibilities. This is an in-person position based in Wokingham.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Philosophy.
• Experience teaching or tutoring Philosophy.
• Experience with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one educational support.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to individual learning needs.
• Experience supporting learners with barriers to mainstream education.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-to-one Philosophy tuition to a learner with SEND.
• Support secondary Philosophy and GCSE content as needed.
• Explain philosophical ideas clearly and adapt pace and resources.
• Develop critical thinking, reasoning and argument skills.
• Create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to parents and carers.

Skills

Philosophy knowledge

Teaching Philosophy

SEND/SEMH experience

One-to-one tutoring

Differentiation

Communication skills

Job description

Philosophy SEND Tutor - Wokingham

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Subject: Philosophy
Phase: Secondary / GCSE / SEND
Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced Philosophy Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a young person with SEND in Wokingham.

The successful tutor will have strong subject knowledge in Philosophy and experience supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs. You will be confident adapting your teaching style, pace, resources and explanations to meet individual needs, while helping the learner build confidence and make positive academic progress.

Experience supporting young people who have barriers to accessing mainstream education, including anxiety, school avoidance, disengagement or challenging behaviour, would be highly desirable. The ability to make complex philosophical ideas accessible, encourage critical thinking and create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment will be essential.

This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.

Role may involve:

• Providing personalised one-to-one Philosophy tuition to a young person with SEND.
• Supporting secondary-level Philosophy and relevant GCSE or post-16 content, depending on the learner's needs.
• Exploring philosophical questions, ethical issues, arguments and different perspectives.
• Breaking down complex ideas and concepts into manageable and accessible steps.
• Developing critical thinking, reasoning, discussion and written argument skills.
• Adapting lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Identifying gaps in knowledge and providing targeted support.
• Encouraging curiosity, independent thinking and confidence when expressing ideas.
• Supporting a learner who may experience anxiety, school avoidance or disengagement from education.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Using the learner's interests and strengths to encourage engagement.
• Supporting learners who may display challenging behaviour where appropriate.
• Developing confidence, resilience and independence.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the young person.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the learner's support.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Essential requirements:

• Strong subject knowledge in Philosophy.
• Experience teaching or tutoring Philosophy or a closely related subject.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one educational support.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Experience supporting learners who may have barriers to accessing mainstream education.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with young people.
• Experience supporting learners who may be reluctant, anxious or disengaged from education.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to create a positive and structured learning environment.
• Reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• The right to work in the UK.

Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.