SEN Teacher

TARGETED PROVISION LTD; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate SEN/SEND tutors to support young learners with diverse educational needs in Essex. This role offers flexibility with part-time to full-time hours, allowing you to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable students through personalized, trauma-informed tutoring. Join a dedicated team that values professional development and community support, ensuring every placement is successful. If you have a genuine desire to transform education for at-risk youth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work opportunities

CPD and upskilling access

Dedicated support team

Community for best practices

Qualifications

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS) required.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience with SEND students.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored tutoring in Maths, English, or Science.
• Plan engaging sessions to support educational progress.

Skills

Teaching Skills

SEND Experience

Social-Emotional Support

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teaching Experience (2+ years)

Job description

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

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 Essex.

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, allowing work from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to ensure every placement is successful for 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 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 Educational Needs referred by Targeted Provision
• Supporting young people's educational and social-emotional development through flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning engaging and needs-based sessions
• Delivering holistic sessions that support educational and social-emotional progress
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress

SEN / SEND Tutor requirements:

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or similar needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available if needed)
• Two professional references
• Must be based in the UK with the right to work, including for online roles

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

SEN / SEND Tutor employment details:

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term assignments
• Paid via PAYE through a contract for service
• No guaranteed hours or expenses coverage
• Insurance coverage provided
• Not a self-employed position

Applying:

We welcome your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volumes, responses will be limited to successful candidates within two weeks.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including minority groups, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, refugees, migrants, and those with mental health conditions. Our recruitment process is strict to ensure suitability to work with children and young people.

Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Roles with relevant experience include:

• SENCo
• 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
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change, please consider applying with us.