SEN / SEND Tutor, Northumberland

TARGETED PROVISION LTD; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Northumberland seeks passionate SEN/SEND Tutors to provide tailored educational support to young people with diverse learning needs. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment, aiming to transform the educational experience for vulnerable learners. Ideal candidates will have teaching qualifications and experience with SEND, and will work collaboratively to enhance student engagement and outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Occasional remote jobs

Extensive CPD opportunities

Dedicated support team

Community for sharing best practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD.

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Planning and delivering engaging sessions tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Teaching

Safeguarding

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN / SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs required in Northumberland.

Multiple positions are available and ongoing hiring is in place 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 (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Northumberland.

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is ideal for qualified SEN / SEND teachers eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with diverse learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to increase their engagement and improve their educational outlook.

What we offer our SEN / SEND Tutors:

• Flexible part-time to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional remote jobs and online teaching assignments from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to ensure successful placements for the young person and you
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices, resources, and tips
• A place within a child-centred company committed to improving support for vulnerable young people

The SEN / SEND Tutor role:

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs referred to us
• Supporting young people in their educational and social-emotional journeys through flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning each teaching, tutoring, and mentoring session
• Delivering holistic, engaging sessions tailored to meet individual needs and support their educational and social-emotional development
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

SEN / SEND Tutor requirements:

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Educational Needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available at cost)
• Two professional references
• Must be based in the UK with the right to work, including for remote assignments

It is essential to follow safeguarding policies and procedures to promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people at all times.

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term assignments
• Paid via PAYE through a contract for service
• No guaranteed hours or expenses coverage
• Insurance covers your work for us
• This is not a self-employed position

Applying:

We look forward to receiving your CV with relevant skills and experience.

Due to high application volume, responses may take up to two weeks. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, and mental health communities, to reflect the diverse needs of our students.

We conduct strict Safer Recruitment procedures to ensure suitability for working with children and young people. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Relevant roles include:

• SENCo
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other roles from therapeutic and learning support backgrounds include:

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

If you hold these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change, please consider applying with us.