SEN / SEND Tutor, West Sussex

Targeted Provision; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Targeted Provision is seeking passionate SEN / SEND Tutors to provide tailored educational support to young people with special educational needs in West Sussex. This role offers flexible working hours, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable learners.

Benefits

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Opportunities for remote jobs

Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team

Community for sharing best practices

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Supporting young people referred by local authorities.
• Planning each teaching session tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Safeguarding

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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Base pay range

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

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 needs (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 West Sussex.

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 perfect 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 their engagement and drastically improve their educational outlook.

What We Offer Our SEN / SEND Tutors

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional opportunities for 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 both the young person and you
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices, resources, and tips
• A role within a child-centred company committed to transforming 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 TargetedProvision
• Supporting young people referred by local authorities and schools, addressing their educational and social-emotional needs
• Delivering flexible, holistic, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor Tasks And Responsibilities

• Planning each teaching, tutoring, or mentoring session
• Providing holistic and engaging sessions tailored to individual needs to support their educational and social-emotional development
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on 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 with obtaining available at cost)
• Two professional references
• Based in the UK with the right to work, even for remote assignments

It is a strict requirement to promote health, safety, and wellbeing, following safeguarding policies at all times.

SEN / SEND Tutor Employment Status

• Engaged as a Worker for short-term engagements as they arise
• Working through a contract for service, paid via PAYE
• No set amount of work or expenses coverage provided
• Insurance covers your work
• This is not a self-employed position

Applying

We look forward to receiving your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volume, response times may vary. We aim to respond within two weeks.

We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, and mental health communities, to apply.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously; all candidates must pass our screening processes.

Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience

Roles with highly relevant experience include:

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

Other relevant roles include:

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

If you hold one of these roles and meet our requirements, consider applying with us.