SEND Specialist Tutor - Newcastle

Prospero Teaching; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a SEND Specialist Tutor in the Newcastle area to design and deliver tailored 1:1 or small group lessons for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will work either at the pupil’s home or in local community settings, building confidence and life skills while reporting weekly progress to families.

The role requires relevant Children/Education qualifications and UK classroom teaching experience, with DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering 1:1 or small group tuition for SEND students.
• UK classroom teaching experience required.
• Experience with SEND including ASD, ADHD, GLD and challenging behaviours.
• Right to work in the UK and DBS certificate — or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 or small group tuition supporting students with SEND.
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans to address learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students and families.
• Create a supportive learning environment to rebuild confidence in learning.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

Skills

UK classroom teaching experience

Creativity

Patience

Behaviour management

Education

Children/Education qualification

Job description

SEND Specialist Tutor

Prospero Teaching are partnered with Local Councils, SEND teams and Schools throughout the UK. We have a high demand for one-to-one or small group SEND Specialist Tutors who have experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the Newcastle area.

The Opportunity

As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 lessons that are tailored to each individual student. You may be an experienced tutor or teacher or have experience of working with children in a therapeutic way. One of your aims will be to support the pupil in their learning, offer structure back into their daily routine and continue their educational development until a suitable placement is found.

The tuition is replacing school for these young people and each individual is commissioned for a certain amount of hours, taking place during school hours, five days a week. Prospero will work with you closely to monitor the progression with each pupil by asking you to submit weekly reports. We can accommodate both part time and full time hours.

Contract/Position Details:

• Location - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
• Position - SEND Specialist Tutor
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Setting - either within the student's home or in the community (learning hub/library)
• Duration - Until the pupil is able to find a suitable school placement
• Contract type - Temporary
• Rate of pay - £25-£30 p/h based on qualifications and experience

Your role with us:

• Deliver one-to-one or small group tuition supporting students with SEND, focusing on building confidence, teaching life skills, how to safely access the community, simple cooking and fostering independence
• Develop and implement personalised lesson plans that address individual learning gaps.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular, constructive feedback to students and their families.
• Create a supportive and motivating learning environment to help students re-build their confidence in learning.
• Complete daily attendance and weekly reports.

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Children related/Education qualification
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with students with SEND including ASD, ADHD, GLD and challenging behavioursTo be eligible for this role, the potential SEND 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 reference the last two years of education/employment