Philosophy Tutor - EOTAS Student - Berkshire in Wokingham)

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

Job summary

Quantum Scholars in Wokingham is seeking an experienced Philosophy Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support for a young person with SEND. This is an in-person role requiring patience and adaptability.

You will tailor lessons to Philosophy concepts, support critical thinking, and help develop written argument skills while coordinating with parents and other professionals to monitor progress in a calm, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Philosophy.
• Experience teaching Philosophy or closely related subject.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND/SEMH.
• Experience providing one-to-one educational support.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised one-to-one Philosophy tuition to a young person with SEND.
• Supporting secondary-level Philosophy and GCSE/post-16 content, depending on learner needs.
• Developing critical thinking, reasoning and written argument skills.
• Adapting lessons and teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
• Creating a calm, structured learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the learner's support.

Skills

Philosophy knowledge

SEND/SEMH experience

One-to-one tutoring

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.

The 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.