Philosophy Tutor for SEND - In-Person (Wokingham)

Quantum Scholars; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is recruiting a patient, supportive Philosophy Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a young person with SEND in Wokingham. The role is in-person, requires strong Philosophy knowledge and the ability to adapt teaching to individual needs, including learners with barriers to mainstream education.

The tutor will support Philosophy content at secondary/GCSE level as appropriate, building confidence, critical thinking and written argumentation in a calm,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Philosophy knowledge

Tutoring Philosophy

SEND/SEMH experience

Job description

Quantum Scholars is recruiting a patient, supportive Philosophy Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a young person with SEND in Wokingham. The role is in-person, requires strong Philosophy knowledge and the ability to adapt teaching to individual needs, including learners with barriers to mainstream education.

The tutor will support Philosophy content at secondary/GCSE level as appropriate, building confidence, critical thinking and written argumentation in a calm,