SEND Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable young learners in West Yorkshire. This role offers the opportunity to provide personalized tutoring in Maths, English, or Science, focusing on holistic, trauma-informed approaches. With flexible hours and support from a specialized team, you can make a meaningful difference in the educational journeys of young people facing challenges. If you're passionate about education and eager to empower students with special educational needs, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for remote work

Access to CPD opportunities

Support from a dedicated team

Community for sharing best practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience required.
• Experience with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored tutoring sessions for young people with SEND.
• Plan and deliver engaging educational sessions.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Knowledge of SEND

Safeguarding Knowledge

Holistic Tutoring

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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Core subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEN / SEND Tutors for Young People with SEND, SEMH, and other Additional Educational Needs required in West Yorkshire.

Multiple positions are available, and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support.

We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in West Yorkshire.

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve their educational journey.

What we offer our SEN / SEND Tutors:

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional opportunities for remote jobs and online teaching assignments, working from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to ensure every placement is successful for the young person and you
• An invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices, resources, and tips
• A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming support for vulnerable young people

The SEN / SEND Tutor role:

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision
• Supporting young people referred by local authorities and schools in their educational and social-emotional journey
• Delivering flexible, holistic, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning each session of teaching, tutoring, and mentoring
• Providing holistic and engaging sessions tailored to individual needs
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress

SEN / SEND Tutor requirements:

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available to obtain if needed)
• Two professional references
• Based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, including for remote/online assignments

It is essential that you promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:

• This involves short-term engagements as a Worker, through a contract for service, paid via PAYE
• No set work hours or expenses coverage
• Insurance covers your work with us
• This is not a self-employed position

Applying:

We look forward to receiving your CV, highlighting your relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volume, responses will be limited to successful applicants within two weeks.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, and mental health communities, to apply, reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All candidates must pass our strict Safer Recruitment processes before being considered.

Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Roles with highly relevant experience include:

• SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
• SLD / MLD Teacher
• Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
• Intervention Specialist
• Ex-Teacher

Other relevant roles in learning support and therapy include:

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Educational Therapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Educational Psychologist
• Inclusion Coordinator

If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change, please consider applying with us.