Special Education Needs Teacher

Targeted Provision; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Targeted Provision seeks passionate SEN/SEND Tutors to support young people with various educational needs in Somerset/Bristol. The role involves delivering tailored tuition in core subjects and fostering social-emotional development through trauma-informed practices. Flexible hours and a supportive team environment are provided.

Benefits

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Occasional remote and online teaching opportunities

Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Dedicated SEN/SEND Support Team

Invitation to join tutor community

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Experience with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Planning engaging, holistic sessions tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Teaching

SEND knowledge

Trauma-informed practices

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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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 Somerset / Bristol.

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 Somerset / Bristol.

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 ideal for qualified SEN / SEND teachers eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and 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
• Occasional remote and online teaching opportunities from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team to ensure successful placements for the young person and you
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices, resources, and tips
• A role 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 educational 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, holistic sessions tailored to individual needs
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress

SEN / SEND Tutor Requirements

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

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

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term placements
• Paid via PAYE, with no set amount of work or expenses covered
• Insurance provided for work undertaken
• 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 volumes, responses will be limited to successful candidates within two weeks.

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

We conduct strict Safer Recruitment processes to ensure suitability for working with children and young people. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Experience & Roles

Ideal candidates may have experience as:

• SENCo, SLD/MLD Teacher, Autism/ADHD Support Teacher, Intervention Specialist, Ex-Teacher
• Learning Support Assistant, Educational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Inclusion Coordinator