SEN/SEND Tutor, Somerset/Bristol

Targeted Provision; Cheddar; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support organization in the UK seeks passionate SEN/SEND Tutors to provide personalized tutoring for students with Special Educational Needs. This role offers flexible hours and extensive professional development. Candidates must have QTS/QTLS and a minimum of 2 years teaching experience. The organization promotes a commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding, welcoming tutors from diverse backgrounds to support vulnerable learners.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to CPD opportunities

Supportive tutor community

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferably with SEND/SEMH.
• Enhanced DBS required, support for obtaining it available.
• Proficient in promoting the health and safety of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Complete lesson reports, providing feedback on progress.
• Collaborate with the SEN/SEND Support Specialists.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Teaching qualifications

Safeguarding knowledge

Holistic teaching approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Overview

Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN/SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs are required in Somerset/Bristol. 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 (Special Education Needs)/SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We support 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 Somerset/Bristol. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. 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 are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people 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

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional opportunities for remote/online teaching assignments and home-based work
• 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 placement success
• Invitation to join our tutor community to share best practices, resources, and tips
• A role with a child-centred company committed to transforming support for vulnerable young people
• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD/SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• Young people are referred by local authorities and schools and will require support in their educational and social-emotional journey
• Flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN/SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities

• Planning each session of teaching/tutoring/mentoring
• Providing holistic and engaging sessions that meet the young person’s needs and support their educational and social-emotional journey
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress; engaging with us as a Worker to provide short-term engagements as they arise
• Working through a contract for service and being paid via PAYE
• We do not offer a set amount of work or expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring/teaching position

Qualifications and 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 promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Additional experience (desirable)

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD/MLD Teacher
• Autism/ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

Applying: We look forward to receiving your CV outlining your relevant skills and experience. Due to the number of applications we receive, 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 over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately represented by minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds to share and relate to the experiences of 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.