Send Tutor

Sense; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity for individuals with disabilities is seeking a SEND Tutor to join their team in Brighton on a part-time, one-year fixed term basis. The successful candidate will assist young people with special educational needs, developing individual learning plans and enhancing communication and independence skills. Candidates should have a higher-level teaching qualification and an understanding of diverse learning needs. This role provides opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

24 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Free DBS Check

Free leadership and management development

Health and well-being support

Flexible working and family friendly policies

Pension Scheme

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a higher-level teaching qualification.
• English and Maths Level 2 certification is required.
• Understanding of special education needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial and ongoing assessment of students.
• Design and monitor Individual Learning Plans.
• Deliver effective teaching that achieves high outcomes.

Skills

Understanding of the needs of young people with a range of special education needs

Ability to use assessment to plan and review learning

Effective communication inter-personally and in writing

Professional and positive behaviour for staff and students

Education

Higher level teaching qualification e.g. Certificate in Education or PGCE Level 5 Diploma

English and Maths Level 2

Job description

Could you be a SEND Tutor at Sense College? We have an exciting opportunity to join team as Special Education Needs and Disability Tutors at our College Centre based in Rothwell. This is a one year fixed term, part time vacancy working 30 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 9.00am - 4.30pm, 41 weeks of the year (term time).

The successful applicants will support young people with special education needs as they prepare for adulthood. You will be part of a dedicated team of professionals assessing needs and writing person‑centred education programmes. You will support students in the classroom and out in the wider community. Improving the communication skills and independence of students is at the core of our curriculum.

Does this sound right for you?

Benefits

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate
• On‑going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well‑being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme

Key responsibilities

• Carry out initial and ongoing assessment of students
• Design and monitor Individual Learning Plans
• Deliver effective teaching that delivers high outcomes for students
• Produce written reports as required for each student
• Adopt and use appropriate communication methods for individual students
• Act as Mentor for nominated students and liaise with their parents, carers or designated support workers on a regular basis

Required skills and experiences

• Higher level teaching qualification e.g. Certificate in Education or Post Graduate Certificate Education (PGCE) Level 5 Diploma
• English and Maths Level 2
• Understanding of the needs of young people with a range of special education needs
• Ability to use assessment to plan and review learning
• Model professional and positive behaviour for staff and students
• Communicates effectively, inter‑personally and in writing

About Sense: For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying. Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time. No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or [e-mail]

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/.