SEN / SEND Tutor, Norfolk

TieTalent; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible tutoring hours

Access to extensive CPD opportunities

Support from a dedicated SEN team

Support team

Tutor community

Child-centered company

Job summary

A reputable educational organization in Norwich is seeking a SEN / SEND Tutor to provide specialized tutoring for young people with additional educational needs. The role offers flexible part-time to full-time hours, extensive training opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in students' lives. Ideal candidates should possess professional teaching qualifications and experience working with SEND youth. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team committed to transforming education for vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience required.
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK.
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding processes essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Plan each session of teaching and tutoring.
• Complete lesson reports and provide feedback.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEND

Holistic and trauma-informed tutoring

Strong communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

DBS check

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the SEN / SEND Tutor, Norfolk role at TieTalent. Core subject tutors for young people with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs are required in Norfolk. Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN / SEND, as well as other needs such as SEMH. We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). You will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is ideal for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who prefer 1:1 tutoring with a variety of learning needs in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner to raise engagement and improve educational outcomes.

What we offer our SEN / SEND Tutors:

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you
• Invitation to join our tutor community to share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people

The SEN / SEND Tutor role

• Provide Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD/SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• These young people are referred by local authorities and schools and will require support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• Provide support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities

• Plan each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
• Provide holistic and engaging sessions that meet needs and advance educational and social-emotional journeys
• Complete lesson reports and provide feedback on progress

SEN / SEND Tutor requirements

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you have the ability to work in a way that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring / self-employed teaching position

Applying

We look forward to receiving your CV, outlining your relevant skills and experience that can help make a difference.

Due to the number of applications we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The UK’s vulnerable learners include minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission to engage tutors from all backgrounds so they can relate to our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching often have roles such as:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support backgrounds include:

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change, please apply with us.