SEND Science tutor – Minehead

Quantum Scholars; Minehead; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Quantum Scholars is seeking a patient SEND Science Tutor in Minehead to provide personalised one-to-one tuition to a secondary learner with SEND.

You will adapt your teaching style and pace to meet individual needs, cover Biology, Chemistry and Physics as appropriate, support GCSE revision and exam technique, and collaborate with parents and other professionals involved in the learner's education, in a calm, structured learning environment.

Formación

• Strong Science knowledge at secondary level.
• Experience teaching or tutoring Science.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personalised one-to-one Science tuition to a secondary learner.
• Support the learner across the Secondary Science curriculum, including GCSE where appropriate.
• Cover Biology, Chemistry and Physics depending on the learner's needs and the tutor's subject specialism.
• Identify gaps in scientific knowledge and provide targeted support.
• Break down complex concepts into manageable steps.
• Adapt teaching methods, resources and pace to suit individual learning needs.
• Support scientific terminology, understanding and problem-solving skills.
• Assist GCSE revision, exam preparation and exam technique where appropriate.
• Create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain safeguarding and promote welfare of the learner.

Conocimientos

Science tutoring

SEND/SEMH experience

One-to-one tutoring

Patience and empathy

Descripción del empleo

SEND Science Tutor - Minehead

Location: Minehead, Somerset
Subject: Science
Phase: Secondary / SEND
Working Arrangement: In-person

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

The successful tutor will have strong Science subject knowledge and experience supporting secondary-aged 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 Science.

Experience supporting young people with 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 Science tuition to a secondary-aged learner.
• Supporting the learner across the Secondary Science curriculum, including GCSE where appropriate.
• Covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics depending on the learner's needs and the tutor's subject specialism.
• Identifying gaps in scientific knowledge and providing targeted support.
• Breaking down complex scientific concepts into manageable and accessible steps.
• Adapting teaching methods, resources and lesson pace to suit individual learning needs.
• Supporting scientific terminology, understanding, application and problem-solving skills.
• Supporting GCSE revision, exam preparation and exam technique where appropriate.
• 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.
• Encouraging engagement and positive attitudes towards Science and learning.
• Using the learner's interests and strengths to make sessions engaging and accessible.
• Supporting learners who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety or challenging behaviour.
• Using positive behaviour strategies and appropriate de-escalation approaches where required.
• 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 Science subject knowledge at secondary level.
• Experience teaching or tutoring Science.
• 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.