Speech and Language Tutor

Connex Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Speech and Language Tutor to deliver tailored tutoring to children with SEMH/SEN needs in Leeds/Wakefield. The role involves creating personalized lesson plans and providing support to help students progress academically and socially while maintaining a safe learning environment. Flexible hours are available, along with opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

Access to Tutor Toolkit skills development package.

Formal qualifications funded.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.
• Ability to build rapport and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tutoring sessions to students in need.
• Develop lesson plans to adapt to individual learning requirements.
• Support students’ social and emotional development.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or support work

Job description

Role: Speech and Language Tutor
Location:Face-to-Face, in Home or School, Leeds/ Wakefield
Hours:Monday to Friday, Flexible Hours
Contract:Part-Time/Full-Time Options AvailableSEPTEMBER START

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalised 1:1 tutoring sessions to students who need speech and language intervention, ensuring engagement and progress in their learning.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans to suit individual learning styles and needs.
• Support students’ social and emotional development alongside their academic progress.
• Create a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and other professionals to ensure cohesive support.
• Multi-sensory approach to learning.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN needs.
• Ability to build rapport and motivate students with varying levels of engagement.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs.
• Relevant qualifications in education or support work.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours to fit your schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A rewarding role where you can make a tangible impact on students’ lives. We deliver tuition and interventions to over 100,000 pupils every year.
• Free access to our Tutor Toolkit skills development package comprising over 34 courses.
• You will be measured against our 22 standards of tutoring excellence and provided on going skills development as required.
• Professional tutor quality mark.
  • Funded formal qualifications, from Level 3 teaching and learning and Level 5 TEFL.
  • Progression pathway to a professional freelance tutor
  • Competitive daily rate.
  • PAYE paid weekly.

If you are enthusiastic about education and have a strong commitment to supporting young people with SEMH/SEN challenges, we would love to hear from you!

Protected Characteristics:

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [e-mail] call 01422 484377.