SLD Tutor. Job in Sheffield Education & Training Jobs

TARGETED PROVISION LTD; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational support is seeking passionate SEN / SEND Tutors to transform the lives of vulnerable learners in South Yorkshire. This role involves providing tailored tuition in Maths, English, or Science, supporting students with diverse needs. Ideal candidates will have teaching qualifications and experience with SEND, along with a commitment to holistic and trauma-informed education.

Benefits

Flexible hours

CPD and upskilling opportunities

Support team for placements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Supporting young people in their educational and social-emotional development.
• Planning and delivering engaging sessions.

Skills

Teaching

Support for SEND

Engagement

Holistic Approach

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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

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 increasing support for 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 South Yorkshire.

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support for 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 ideal 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 boost their engagement and improve their educational journey.

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 each placement is successful for the young person and you
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices, resources, and tips
• A place within 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 needs referred to Targeted Provision
• Supporting young people referred by local authorities and schools in their educational and social-emotional development
• Delivering flexible, holistic, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring to meet individual needs

SEN / SEND Tutor tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning each teaching, tutoring, or mentoring session
• Delivering engaging sessions that meet individual needs and support educational and social-emotional growth
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress

SEN / SEND Tutor requirements:

• Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, or other needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available to obtain)
• Two professional references
• Based in the UK with right to work, including for remote assignments

It is essential to promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people and adhere to 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 guaranteed workload or expenses coverage
• Insurance covers your work with us
• Not a self-employed position

Applying:

We look forward to receiving your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience.

Due to high application volume, responses may take up to two weeks. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, 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.