SEN Tutor

Prospero Teaching; Steyning; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A tutoring organization is seeking a dedicated Tutor in Steyning to support a young person with ADHD. The role is part-time, involving 15 hours a week. Candidates should have experience with special educational needs and be patient and adaptable in their teaching approach. This role offers flexibility and aims to build confidence and engagement through personalized learning strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people.
• Experience with learners who have had disrupted education.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Ability to conduct baseline assessments and tailor learning accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging sessions that support the young person in their learning.
• Be sensitive to the needs of the learner and support them in growing their confidence and engagement in learning.
• Keep records of progress in weekly reports.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Experience with SEN and SEMH

Engaging teaching methods

Education

Minimum 1 year of experience in UK schools or tutoring

Job description

Overview

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated, positive, and creative Tutor to support a young person in the RH12 area. This is a part-time role offering 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday (3 hours per day), with flexible scheduling to suit both the Tutor and the young person.

About the Role

You will be delivering:

• 5 hours of Maths tuition per week
• 5 hours of English tuition per week
• 5 hours per week exploring a subject or topic that interests the young person, helping to build confidence and engagement through personalised learning.

This young person is currently in Year 9, has a diagnosis of ADHD, and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). They are not currently working at age-related expectations and is looking for a Tutor who can connect with her, encourage her, and support her journey back into school.

As a Tutor you will

1. Create engaging sessions that support the young person in their learning
2. Be sensitive to the needs of the learner and support them in growing their confidence and engagement in learning
3. Be confident in planning maths and english sessions
4. Record progress in weekly reports
5. Remain organised with timesheets

About you

1. A Tutor who is patient, empathetic, and adaptable
2. Someone who can make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful
3. Experience working with learners with SEN, SEMH needs and EHCPs is highly desirable
4. A commitment to building trust and consistency
5. Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals involved in her care and education

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in UK schools or tutoring

Experience with learners who have had disrupted education

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Ability to conduct baseline assessments and tailor learning accordingly

Position - Tutor

Contract or position start date - ASAP

Contract or position end date (if applicable) - N/A

Full time/part-time - Part time- 15 hours per week

Hours - Monday to Friday

Essential & Desirable Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with young people
• Trauma-informed- desirable

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must

• Hold 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 references upon request
• Possess up to date Safeguarding Training (or a willingness to undertake this)