SEN / SEND Tutor, Shropshire

Targeted Provision Ltd; Telford; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote opportunities

Professional development

Supportive SEN/SEND team

Community tutor network

Impactful work

Job summary

Targeted Provision Ltd is seeking SEN/SEND tutors to support learners with SEND/SEMH across Shropshire and nationwide. The role offers flexible part- or full-time hours, with occasional remote teaching from home and extensive CPD through Tes CPD suite.

Work within a child-centered framework with a dedicated SEN/SEND Support Team and a focus on vulnerable learners. Applicants should hold QTS/QTLS, have at least 2 years’ teaching experience with SEND, and be DBS-checked.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) required.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience with SEND/SEMH/MLD/SLD or other needs.
• Enhanced DBS required (assistance available).
• Right to work in the UK; candidates based in the UK encouraged to apply.
• Two professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging tuition in Maths, English, or Science to learners with SEND/SEMH/MLD/SLD.
• Support students referred by local authorities and schools in educational and social-emotional progress.
• Provide flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring tailored to each learner.

Skills

SEND/SEN experience

Safeguarding knowledge

UK-based with right to work

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Job description

Join Us as a Core Subject SEN/SEND Tutor in Shropshire!

Exciting opportunities await! We are continuously hiring to meet the diverse needs of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disabilities (SEND).

At Targeted Provision, we are on a transformative mission to enhance the educational experiences of young people facing challenges such as Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD). We believe in the potential of every learner and are looking for passionate SEN/SEND tutors to help us make a difference.

If you have a genuine desire to support disengaged and vulnerable learners in Shropshire, this role is for you! Join our dedicated team and be part of a child-centered approach that prioritizes the well-being and success of every student.

What We Offer Our SEN/SEND Tutors:

• Flexible Hours: Choose part-time or full-time hours that fit your schedule.
• Remote Opportunities: Enjoy occasional online teaching assignments from the comfort of your home.
• Professional Development: Access extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including the full Tes CPD suite.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside a dedicated SEN/SEND Support Team to ensure every placement is a success.
• Community Connection: Join our tutor community to share best practices, resources, and tips.
• Impactful Work: Be part of a company committed to transforming support for vulnerable young people.

Your Role as an SEN/SEND Tutor:

• Provide engaging tuition in Maths, English, or Science to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and other educational needs.
• Support students referred by local authorities and schools in their educational and social-emotional journeys.
• Deliver flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring tailored to each student's needs.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS/QTLS).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, particularly with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other additional needs.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding processes is essential.
• DBS Check: Enhanced DBS required (we can assist with this).
• References: Two professional references needed.
• Location: Must be based in the UK with the right to work, even for remote assignments.
• Employment Details: This position involves short-term engagements as needed. You will work under a contract for service and be paid via PAYE. No guaranteed work hours or expense coverage. Our insurance covers the work you do for us. This is not a self-employed tutoring position.

It is crucial that you promote the health, safety, and well-being of children and adhere to safeguarding policies at all times.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our rigorous processes to ensure their suitability for working with children and young people.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. With over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK, it's vital that our tutors reflect the diversity of our students. We encourage applications from minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, individuals with disabilities, refugees, migrants, and those living with mental health conditions.

If you have a background in any of the following roles, we'd love to hear from you:

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

Additionally, candidates from therapeutic and learning support backgrounds may include:

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