SEND Specialist Tutor Opportunity - Bridgwater

senploy; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking SEND Specialist Tutors in Bridgwater to provide tailored tuition for young people with special educational needs. The part-time position involves creating personalized lessons aimed at boosting educational engagement and attainment for students who struggle in traditional classroom settings. Successful candidates will work flexibly to deliver tuition during school hours at various locations, with a pay rate starting at £25 per hour.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Experience in UK classroom setting.
• Preferred training in PECS/Makaton.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver tailored 1:1 lessons for students.
• Support pupils to re-engage with learning.
• Monitor pupil progress through weekly reports.

Skills

Creative thinking

Patience

Experience with challenging behaviour

Education

QTS or equivalent

Tools

PECS/Makaton training

Job description

SEND Specialist Tutor Job - Bridgwater

We are looking for SEND Specialist Tutors to deliver bespoke tuition packages on a 1:1 basis to young people with SEND that cannot currently access mainstream education.

Opportunity

We are looking for inspirational tutors around Bridgwater to support children and young people with SEND. Many children with SEND have been disengaged with their learning. We support pupils that have struggled to stay in the classroom, who feel too anxious to go to school or whose needs aren't sufficiently supported at school.

Responsibilities

As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupil's education and boost attainment levels. 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 and re-engage a pupil in their learning, offer structure back into their daily routine, continue their educational development and return to school.

The tuition is replacing school for these young people and is normally part-time, 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.

Contract/Position Details

• Location - Various locations across Bridgwater
• Position - SEND Specialist Tutor
• Type of work - Contract
• Start date - ASAP
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full-time/part-time - Part time (6 - 15 hours per week, per student)
• Minimum rate of pay - £25+ per hour (negotiable)
• Hours - Working hours can differentiate, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEND Specialist Tutor

• QTS or equivalent
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience
• PECS/Makaton training preferred but not essential
• Be creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with challenging behaviour and disengaged pupils

Eligibility

• 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
• Provide two professional child-related references

Apply Now

To find out more or apply for this SEND Specialist Tutor position, please send your CV.