Senior SEND Tutor

Sense; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on supporting individuals with disabilities is seeking a SEND Tutor to deliver effective learning programs for students aged 16-19. This role includes mentoring new staff, supporting curriculum delivery, and conducting assessments. Candidates should hold a BA degree and a higher-level teaching qualification, showcasing a strong understanding of special education needs. The position offers flexible hours in a supportive environment along with various benefits such as training and development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Free DBS Check

Flexible working policies

Employee referral scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to BA degree level.
• Higher level teaching qualification required.
• Excellent understanding of SEND legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective learning programmes.
• Lead curriculum area to ensure relevance.
• Conduct assessments for learning aims.
• Mentor new staff in educational practices.
• Support college quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide training on curriculum delivery.
• Represent college during relevant educational reviews.

Skills

Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

Ability to form and maintain positive relationships

Identify barriers to learning

Specialist teaching and learning strategies

Mentor and coach tutors

Education

BA degree

Higher level teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE)

Job description

Could you be a SEND Tutor - Senior SEND Tutor at Sense College

Due to an increase in student numbers we’re looking for reliable and motivated people to join our professional team as Special Education Needs and Disability Tutors at our College Centre based in Bedford. We would welcome applications from those looking for full time or part time hours.

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?

Working at Sense gives you a wide range of benefits including:

• 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

• Plan and deliver effective learning programmes for a small group of SEND students aged 16-19
• You will lead on an area of the curriculum ensuring it is up to date, relevant and meeting the needs of all students
• To carry out specialist assessments to determine key learning aims for students
• You will work with the Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality to provide mentoring support to new and developing members of the education team
• You will carry out observations and learning walks as part of your mentoring role and to support wider college quality improvement
• You will deliver training on your lead area and others to ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to deliver the curriculum and support the learning of all students
• Represent the college at EHCP reviews and reviews of learning with parents, taster days, open days and transition events

Your required skills and experiences

• Educated to BA degree level
• Higher level teaching qualification e.g. Certificate in Education or Post Graduate Certificate Education (PGCE) Level 5 Diploma
• Have an excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the EHCP process
• Ability to form and maintain positive and effective relationships with students, colleagues, parents and other professionals
• Be able to identify barriers to learning and plan appropriate programmes to address them
• Sound understanding of specialist teaching and learning strategies and how to deliver them in a person centred way
• The skills and ability to mentor and coach tutors and support staff to improve their performance

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.

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.