SLD Tutor

Targeted Provision; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Targeted Provision is seeking passionate SEN / SEND Tutors to provide tailored educational support to young people with additional needs in Suffolk. The role involves flexible tutoring, planning engaging sessions, and working closely with a dedicated support team. Ideal candidates will have QTS and experience in special education, aiming to transform the lives of vulnerable learners.

Benefits

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Occasional remote and online teaching opportunities

Extensive CPD and upskilling

Dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team

Invitation to join tutor community

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience required.
• Experience with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD or other educational needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing tuition in Maths, English, or Science.
• Planning engaging, needs-based sessions.
• Delivering holistic sessions to meet individual needs.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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This range is provided by Targeted Provision. Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience—discuss 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 improve the quality of education for 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 increasing support for children with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties).

We seek 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 for vulnerable young people in the UK. You will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists.

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, and trauma-informed manner to enhance their engagement and educational outlook.

What We Offer Our SEN / SEND Tutors

• Flexible part-time to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional remote and online teaching opportunities
• Extensive CPD and upskilling, including access to the Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to ensure successful placements
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices
• 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 by local authorities and schools
• Supporting their educational and social-emotional development through flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning engaging, needs-based sessions
• Delivering holistic sessions to meet individual needs
• Completing lesson reports and providing progress feedback

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience
• Experience working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other educational needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available if needed)
• Two professional references
• Right to work in the UK and UK-based location

Applicants must promote health, safety, and wellbeing following safeguarding policies.

Employment Status

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term assignments
• Paid via PAYE, no set work amount or expenses covered
• Insurance covers your work; this is not a self-employed role

Applying

Send your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience. We aim to respond within two weeks. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, and mental health communities, to reflect the diversity of our students.

We conduct strict Safer Recruitment processes. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Experience

Roles often held by highly relevant candidates include:

• SENCo, SLD/MLD Teacher, Autism/ADHD Support Teacher, Intervention Specialist, Ex-Teacher

Other roles include Learning Support Assistant, Educational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Inclusion Coordinator.