Special Education Needs Teacher

Targeted Provision; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Targeted Provision is seeking passionate SEN / SEND Tutors to provide tailored educational support to young people with additional needs in South Yorkshire. This role offers flexible hours and opportunities for remote work, aiming to transform the educational experiences of vulnerable learners. Ideal candidates will have QTS and experience in special education, committed to fostering engagement and positive outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Opportunities for remote work

Extensive CPD and upskilling

Dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team

Invitation to join tutor community

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Supporting educational and social-emotional development.
• Planning sessions tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Teaching

Tutoring

Support for SEND

Engagement Strategies

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 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 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 South Yorkshire.

At Targeted Provision, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to 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, trauma-informed manner, to improve engagement and educational outcomes.

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
• Extensive CPD and upskilling, including access to Tes CPD suite
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team ensuring successful placements
• Invitation to join our tutor community for sharing best practices and resources
• Being part of 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 children referred by local authorities and schools in their educational and social-emotional development
• Delivering flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring

SEN / SEND Tutor Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning sessions tailored to individual needs
• Delivering holistic, engaging sessions to support educational and social-emotional progress
• Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on progress

SEN / SEND Tutor Requirements

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

Applicants must promote health, safety, and wellbeing, adhering to safeguarding policies.

Employment Status

• Engagement as a Worker for short-term placements
• Paid via PAYE, no set hours or expenses covered
• Insurance provided
• Not a self-employed position

Applying

Submit your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volume, responses may take up to 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 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 from therapeutic/support backgrounds include:

• Learning Support Assistant, Educational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Inclusion Coordinator

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education