SEN Teacher

TARGETED PROVISION LTD; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in South Yorkshire is seeking passionate SEN / SEND Tutors to transform the lives of young people with various educational needs. This role involves providing tailored tuition in Maths, English, or Science, focusing on holistic and trauma-informed approaches to enhance engagement and educational outcomes. Flexible hours and a supportive team environment make this an ideal opportunity for qualified educators looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team

Invitation to join tutor community

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition.
• Supporting educational and social-emotional development.
• Planning and delivering tailored sessions.

Skills

Passion for education

Holistic teaching approach

Trauma-informed methods

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support for 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 various 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 focused on ensuring successful placements for both the young person and you
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices, resources, and tips
• Being part of 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 to Targeted Provision
• Supporting young people referred by local authorities and schools in their educational and social-emotional development
• Delivering support through 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 meet individual needs and support their educational and social-emotional journey
• 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 young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available to obtain at cost)
• Two professional references
• Must be based in the UK with the right to work, including for remote assignments

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

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term assignments
• Paid via PAYE through a contract for service
• No set amount of work or expenses coverage
• Insurance covers your work with us
• This is not a self-employed position

Applying:

We look forward to receiving your CV, highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

Due to high application volume, we may not respond to all applicants but aim to reply within two weeks.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, and mental health communities, to reflect the diverse needs of the students we support.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously; all candidates must pass strict checks to ensure suitability for working with children and young people.

Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Roles with relevant experience include:

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

Other roles from therapeutic and learning support backgrounds 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.