SEN Teacher

Targeted Provision; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking passionate SEN/SEND Tutors to transform the lives of young people with special educational needs in West Yorkshire. This role involves providing tailored tuition in core subjects, supporting students' social-emotional development, and working flexibly with a dedicated support team. Ideal candidates will hold professional teaching qualifications and have experience with diverse learning needs.

Benefits

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Occasional remote jobs and online teaching assignments

Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team

Invitation to join tutor community

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years 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.
• Planning each teaching, tutoring, and mentoring session.
• Delivering engaging sessions tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Teaching

Support for SEND

Mentoring

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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This range is provided by Targeted Provision. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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 Yorkshire.

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 increasing support for 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 Yorkshire.

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 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 practice, resources, and tips
• A role 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 by local authorities and schools
• Supporting these young people in their educational and social-emotional development 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 individual needs to advance educational and social-emotional progress
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress

SEN / SEND Tutor Requirements

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other educational needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available to obtain at cost)
• Two professional references
• Based in the UK with the right to work, even for remote/online roles

It is essential that you can promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people and adhere to safeguarding policies at all times.

Employment Status

• Engage as a Worker for short-term assignments
• Work through a contract for service and be paid via PAYE
• No fixed amount of work or expenses coverage
• Insurance covers your work with us
• Not a self-employed position

Applying

We look forward to receiving your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volume, responses may take up to two weeks. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including minority groups, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, refugees, migrants, and those with mental health conditions. We prioritize safe recruitment practices, and all candidates must pass our screening process. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience

Ideal candidates may have worked as:

• 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 meet these requirements and are considering a career change, please apply.