SEND Maths Tutor - Yeovil

Quantum Scholars; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient and experienced SEND Maths Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one tuition for a young learner in Yeovil, in-person. The role requires strong maths knowledge, experience with SEND/SEMH and the ability to adapt teaching pace and resources to individual needs.

You will help the learner build confidence in Maths, support GCSE revision where appropriate, and collaborate with parents and other professionals while maintaining safeguarding and professional

Qualifications

• Strong Maths knowledge at the secondary level.
• Experience tutoring Maths.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to learner needs.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised one-to-one Maths tuition to a secondary-aged learner.
• Support GCSE revision and exam technique where appropriate.
• Identify gaps in mathematical knowledge and provide targeted support.
• Create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide appropriate feedback.

Skills

Maths knowledge

SEND experience

One-to-one tutoring

Patience

Job description

SEND Maths Tutor - Yeovil

Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Subject: Maths

Phase: Secondary / SEND

Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced SEND Maths Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one tuition to a young person in Yeovil.

The successful tutor will have strong Maths subject knowledge and experience supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs. You will be confident adapting your teaching style, pace and resources to meet individual learning needs, while creating a calm and positive environment where the learner can build confidence and engage with Maths.

Experience supporting young people who have experienced barriers to mainstream education, anxiety, school avoidance, disengagement or challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.

This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.

The role may involve:

• Providing personalised one-to-one Maths tuition to a secondary-aged learner.
• Supporting the learner across the Secondary Maths curriculum, including GCSE where appropriate.
• Identifying gaps in mathematical knowledge and providing targeted support.
• Supporting areas including number, algebra, geometry, statistics, ratio, proportion and problem solving.
• Breaking down complex mathematical concepts into manageable and accessible steps.
• Adapting teaching methods, resources and lesson pace to suit individual learning needs.
• Supporting a learner who may lack confidence or have experienced difficulties with Maths.
• Creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Supporting learners who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education.
• Helping the learner develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Supporting GCSE revision, exam preparation and exam technique where appropriate.
• Encouraging engagement and positive attitudes towards Maths and learning.
• Using the learner's interests and strengths to make lessons engaging and accessible.
• Supporting learners who may experience SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the learner.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the learner’s education.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

Essential requirements:

• Strong Maths subject knowledge at secondary level.
• Experience teaching or tutoring Maths.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Experience providing one-to-one or personalised educational support is desirable.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Experience supporting learners who may have barriers to mainstream education is desirable.
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Confidence supporting learners who may be reluctant, anxious or disengaged from education.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• The right to work in the UK.

Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy