SEN / SEND Tutor, West Sussex

TieTalent; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Access to CPD opportunities

Supportive tutor community

Job summary

A tutoring organization in England is seeking qualified SEN/SEND Tutors to provide Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with additional educational needs. Tutors will engage in 1:1 sessions using a holistic and trauma-informed approach. Ideal candidates must have teaching qualifications and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Flexible part-time to full-time hours available, including remote opportunities. Safeguarding knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Experience with SEND, SEMH, MLD/SLD.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan tutoring sessions based on students' needs.
• Deliver engaging and tailored tutoring sessions.
• Complete lesson reports and feedback on student progress.

Skills

Tutoring

Holistic approach

Communication

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (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 required in West Sussex. Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the 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 work with children and young people with MLD and SLD. This role is ideal for qualified SEN / SEND tutors who prefer 1:1 tutoring in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed approach to improve engagement and 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 (work from home)
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite
• A SEN / SEND Support Team to help ensure each placement is successful for the young person and you
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practice and resources
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming support for vulnerable learners

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
• Young people are referred by local authorities and schools and may require support in educational and social-emotional areas
• Deliver flexible, holistic, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

Tasks and responsibilities

• Plan each tutoring/mentoring session
• Provide holistic, engaging sessions aligned with needs and progress
• Complete lesson reports and provide feedback on progress

Requirements

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience with SEND, SEMH, MLD/SLD, and/or other Additional Educational Needs
• Safeguarding knowledge and DBS (we can help obtain at cost)
• Two professional references
• Based in the UK with right to work in the UK, including remote/online assignments

It is a strict requirement that you promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and follow safeguarding policies at all times.

Employment status

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, for short-term engagements as they arise
• Contract for service; paid via PAYE
• No guaranteed hours or expenses coverage
• Our insurance covers the work you do for us
• This is not a self-employed tutoring/teaching position

Applying

We look forward to receiving your CV outlining relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volume, we may not respond to every applicant; we aim to respond to 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, migrants, and those with mental health conditions. We value diverse experiences to relate to our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safeguarding processes before consideration for work with us. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience

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

Other related roles include Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Educational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, and Inclusion Coordinator. If you hold one of these roles and meet the requirements, consider applying with us.