Special Education Needs Teacher

Targeted Provision Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in the UK is seeking dedicated Special Education Needs Teachers to transform the lives of vulnerable young learners. This role involves 1:1 tutoring in a flexible and trauma-informed manner, addressing various educational needs. Join a supportive team committed to enhancing educational outcomes for students with SEND, SEMH, and other learning difficulties. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working hours are available.

Benefits

Flexible part-time to full-time hours

Occasional remote work opportunities

Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team

Invitation to join tutor community

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD.

Responsibilities

• Providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with SEND.
• Planning each teaching, tutoring, and mentoring session.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Safeguarding

Education

Professional Teaching Qualifications (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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

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 needs (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 with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Staffordshire.

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 perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are 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 raise their engagement and drastically improve their educational journey.

What We Offer Our SEN / SEND Tutors

• Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
• Occasional opportunities for remote jobs and online teaching assignments, working from home
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
• A dedicated SEN / SEND Support Team focused on ensuring each placement's success 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 additional 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 each teaching, tutoring, and mentoring session
• Delivering engaging, holistic sessions tailored to individual needs to enhance educational and social-emotional progress
• 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 additional needs
• Understanding of safeguarding processes
• Enhanced DBS (assistance available at cost)
• Two professional references
• Right to work in the UK; remote work requires UK residency

It is essential that you can promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and adhere to safeguarding policies at all times.

SEN / SEND Tutor Employment Status

• Engagement as a Worker with short-term contracts as needed
• Paid via PAYE, not self-employed
• No guaranteed hours or expenses coverage
• Insurance coverage provided

Applying

We look forward to receiving your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience. Due to high application volume, responses may take up to two weeks. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, especially those from minority, LGBTQIA+, disabled, refugee, migrant, or mental health communities, to apply. We prioritize Safer Recruitment, requiring all candidates to pass our screening processes. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis.

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience

Ideal candidates may have roles such as:

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

Other relevant roles include:

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