SEN Specialist Tutor (Autism, Anxiety & School-Based Avoidance - Year 9)
We are seeking an experienced SEN Tutor who can provide consistent, structured and engaging 1:1 sessions tailored to the individual needs of a Year 9 student.
The student experiences school-based avoidance and anxiety alongside Autism, which can make accessing a traditional school environment challenging. As a result, the primary focus of this role will be to reduce barriers to learning, encourage engagement and create a safe and supportive environment where the student feels comfortable
Contract/Position Details:
- Location - Area to be confirmed
- Position - SEN Specialist Tutor (Autism, Anxiety & School-Based Avoidance)
- Type of work - Contract
- Start date - ASAP
- Setting - Student's home or local community setting (e.g. learning hub/library)
- Duration - Ongoing
- Contract type - Temporary
- Hours - 15 hours per week
- Rate of pay - Up to 30 per hour (negotiable)
Your role with us:
- Build a positive and trusting relationship with the student to encourage engagement and reduce anxiety around learning.
- Deliver tailored, engaging and accessible sessions that meet the individual needs of a Year 9 learner.
- Support the student in overcoming barriers associated with school-based avoidance and anxiety.
- Adapt teaching approaches and activities to accommodate the student's Autism and individual learning preferences.
- Encourage gradual re-engagement with education through positive reinforcement, consistency and achievable learning goals.
- Support emotional wellbeing, confidence-building and the development of positive learning routines.
Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEN Specialist Tutor:
- Previous experience supporting young people with Autism and additional needs.
- Experience working with students experiencing anxiety, school-based avoidance, emotionally based school non-attendance (EBSNA) or emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).
- Background in teaching, tutoring, pastoral support or specialist SEN provision.
- Understanding of how anxiety and Autism can impact attendance, engagement, communication and learning.
To be eligible for this role, the SEN 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.
- Be able to provide references covering the last two years.