SEN Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Bishop Auckland; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks SEND Specialist Tutors in the DL14 area of Durham to support children with special educational needs. The role involves tailoring lessons to bridge education gaps and aid pupil reintegration into school. Ideal candidates should possess QTS and have experience working with disengaged pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND pupils.
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience.
• Preferred training in PECS/Makaton but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons.
• Support and re-engage pupils in their learning.
• Monitor pupil progression and submit weekly reports.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Ability to work with disengaged pupils

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

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We are looking for inspirational tutors around DL14 area of Durham to support children and young people with SEND. Many children with SEND have been disengaged with their learning. We support pupils that have struggled to stay in the classroom, who feel too anxious to go to school or whose needs arent sufficiently supported at school.

The Opportunity
As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupils education and boost attainment levels. You may be an experienced tutor or teacher or have experience of working with children in a therapeutic way. One of your aims will be to support and re-engage a pupil in their learning, offer structure back into their daily routine, continue their educational development and return to school.
The tuition is replacing school for these young people and is normally part-time, taking place during school hours, five days a week. Prospero will work with you closely to monitor the progression with each pupil by asking you to submit weekly reports.

Contract/Position Details:
· Location – Various locations across Durham
· Position – SEND Specialist Tutor
· Type of work – Contract
· Start date – ASAP
· Duration – Until the pupil is able to reintegrate into a mainstream/special school
· End date – ongoing
· Contract type – Temporary
· Full-time/part-time – Part time (a minimum of 10 hours per week, per student)
· Minimum rate of pay – GBP25 per hour (negotiable)
· Hours – Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEND Specialist Tutor:
· QTS or equivalent
· Possess UK classroom teaching experience
· PECS/Makaton training preferred but not essential
· Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
· Have experience working with challenging behaviour and disengaged pupils

To be eligible for this role, the potential SEND Specialist Tutor must:
· Hold the right to work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child-related references.