SLD Tutor

Targeted Provision; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization seeks passionate SEN / SEND Tutors to provide individualized tutoring for young people with diverse learning needs in Suffolk. This role involves flexible hours, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive team environment, aiming to transform the educational experience for vulnerable learners.

Benefits

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Occasional remote jobs and online teaching assignments

Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team

Invitation to join tutor community

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience required.
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Planning and delivering holistic, engaging sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress.

Skills

Teaching

Tutoring

Trauma-informed teaching

Social-emotional development

Education

Professional teaching qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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This range is provided by Targeted Provision. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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

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 (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 Suffolk.

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 eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with diverse learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve their educational outlook.

What We Offer Our SEN / SEND Tutors

• Flexible part-time to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional remote jobs and online teaching assignments 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
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices, resources, and tips
• A role in 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 by local authorities and schools
• Supporting young people's educational and social-emotional development through flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning each teaching, tutoring, and mentoring session
• Delivering holistic, engaging sessions tailored to meet 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 SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other Additional Educational Needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available to obtain)
• Two professional references
• Based in the UK with the right to work, even for remote assignments

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

Employment Status

• This position involves engaging with us as a Worker for short-term engagements
• Paid via PAYE through a contract for service
• No set work amount or expenses coverage
• Insurance covers your work for 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, we may not respond to all applicants but aim to reply within two weeks.

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

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass our strict screening processes to work with children and young people.

Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Experience

Ideal candidates may have worked as:

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

Other relevant roles include:

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

If you meet these requirements and are considering a career change, please consider applying with us.