SEN Teacher

TieTalent; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

CPD opportunities

Support from SEN specialists

Community of tutors

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Newbury is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher to provide tutoring for young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND). The role involves creating engaging and supportive learning experiences in Maths, English, or Science. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and teaching experience, with a commitment to safeguarding. This position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Plan each teaching/tutoring/mentoring session.
• Provide holistic and engaging sessions.
• Complete lesson reports and provide feedback.

Skills

Passion for education

Teaching experience with SEND

Holistic teaching approach

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Overview

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Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN / SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs required in Berkshire. 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 Berkshire. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. You will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is ideal 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 the educational journey.

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
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child and ensuring that every placement is a success
• Invitation to join our tutor community to share best practice, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people

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
• Support is provided to young people referred by local authorities and schools, addressing educational and social-emotional needs
• Deliver flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities

• Plan each teaching/tutoring/mentoring session
• Provide holistic and engaging sessions meeting the young person’s needs and progress
• Complete lesson reports and provide 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, and/or other Additional Educational Needs
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available to obtain at cost if needed)
• Two professional references
• You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, including for remote/online assignments

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

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker to provide short-term engagements as they arise
• You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE
• We do not offer a fixed amount of work 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 your relevant skills and experience. Due to the number of applications, we are unable to respond to every applicant, but we aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

Relevant job context

Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions.

Additional notes

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us.