SLD Tutor

TARGETED PROVISION LTD; St. Ives; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate SEN/SEND tutors to transform the educational experience of vulnerable young learners. This role offers the chance to provide personalized support in a flexible, trauma-informed environment, helping students with diverse needs including SEND and SEMH. With opportunities for remote work and extensive professional development, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people. If you are an experienced educator eager to engage with at-risk students and foster their growth, this position is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Access to CPD suite

Dedicated support team

Community for sharing resources

Qualifications

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS) required.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience with SEND students.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored tuition in Maths, English, or Science.
• Support educational and social-emotional development.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Knowledge of SEND

Trauma-Informed Practices

Planning and Organization

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teaching Experience

Job description

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

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

We aim to transform the quality of education for young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well 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 passionate about transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Cambridgeshire.

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to elevate the educational support for vulnerable young people in the UK. We support our team with SEN / SEND Support Specialists throughout every placement.

This role is ideal for qualified SEN / SEND teachers eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with various learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, trauma-informed manner, to increase engagement and improve their educational outlook.

What we offer our SEN / SEND Tutors:

• Flexible part-time to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Opportunities for remote work 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
• Being part of a child-centred company committed to improving 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 needs referred to us
• Supporting their educational and social-emotional development through flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning each teaching/tutoring/mentoring session
• Delivering holistic and engaging sessions tailored to their 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 if needed)
• Two professional references
• Must be based in the UK with the right to work, even for remote assignments

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

SEN / SEND Tutor employment status:

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term assignments
• Contract for service paid via PAYE
• No set work amount or expenses coverage
• Insurance covers your work for us
• Not a self-employed position

Applying:

We look forward to receiving your CV, highlighting your relevant skills and experience to make a difference.

Due to high application volume, we may not respond to all, but aim to reply to successful applicants within two weeks.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, and mental health communities, to reflect the diverse needs of our students.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously; all candidates must pass our strict suitability checks before working with us.

Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Relevant roles include:

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

Other roles from therapeutic and learning support backgrounds 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.