Overview
Job Title: SEN Tutor
Location: Gloucestershire
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time (flexible hours)
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized learning sessions to students with a variety of special educational needs, including learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities.
- Assess students' individual learning needs and tailor lesson plans and teaching strategies accordingly.
- Provide support with academic subjects, social skills development, and emotional regulation.
- Use a range of teaching tools and techniques, including visual aids, sensory materials, and interactive technology, to ensure effective learning.
- Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor progress to ensure targets are being met.
- Collaborate with other professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and parents, to ensure a holistic approach to the student's education and well-being.
- Provide regular feedback to parents and guardians on student progress and development.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all students.
- Adapt teaching methods and strategies to meet the varying needs of students with SEN.
- Keep accurate records of sessions, including progress reports, lesson plans, and any relevant documentation.
- Support students during classroom activities, exams, and other school-based tasks as needed.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience working with students with Special Educational Needs, either in a tutoring or teaching role.
- A PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) or QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is essential.
- Knowledge and understanding of various SEN conditions and effective teaching strategies.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and other professionals.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
- Ability to create an inclusive, positive, and supportive learning environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of different students.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) qualification or training (e.g., SENCo, HLTA, or equivalent).
- Experience working with students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning difficulties.
- Familiarity with assistive technology and other learning resources to support SEN students.
- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant educational legislation.