SEN Primary Tutor

Acorn Care and Education; Wadeford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a SEN Primary Tutor for its Somerset school. You will provide tailored education services, support students with special educational needs, and contribute to a positive learning environment. This position comes with a competitive salary and unique benefits, such as the opportunity to work a 4-Day Working Week, while maintaining full-time pay. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• Must deliver tailored tutoring for students with special educational needs.
• Experience supporting students with autistic spectrum disorder is preferred.
• Ability to foster self-control in students with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach tailored lessons for individual students.
• Monitor and report on student progress regularly.
• Support the classroom teacher and prepare learning resources.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job details

• Job Title: SEN Primary Tutor
• Location: 3 Dimensions School, Somerset
• Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum dependant on experience
• Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
• UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

We are looking for a SEN Primary Tutor to join our fantastic team at 3 Dimensions School.

About the role

To provide a high quality education service to Service Users and in accordance with Company Polices, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To provide a high quality tutoring service and taking lead in a specific area of work-related learning.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To plan, deliver and teach to individual students or small groups in accordance with the School's Curriculum
• To monitor, record and report on student progress
• To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan
• To promote, in line with Company polices, the physical educational and moral development of the students
• To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate
• To support the class teacher in organising the classroom, its resources, student grouping and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder
• To work collaboratively with the class teacher to adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site
• To ensure learning Support Assistants and care staff (where necessary) are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources/teaching aids
• To support, plan and deliver training to Learning Support Assistant and (where appropriate) care staff, related to specific subject areas required
• Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling Service Users to develop from needing external control, to develop self control
• To play a full part as a member of the School's multi-professional team, ensuring effective working relationships with colleagues
• To maintain regular communication both informally and in meeting times, ensuring individual need of the student are being met effectively
• To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained effectively

About the school

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Chard, Ilminster, Honiton and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

Safeguarding & Benefits

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Vista Flexible Benefits Platform options including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit