Tutors / Teaching Assistant

Step by Step School; Sharpthorne; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sharpthorne is seeking a Tutor for a specialized setting. Candidates will provide direct teaching and support to pupils with special educational needs. The role offers structured hours, a competitive salary of £24,303, a full training program, and opportunities for career progression. The ideal applicant is passionate about education, has experience working with special needs, and is committed to safeguarding children's welfare. Applications should be submitted via the provided application form.

Benefits

Regular pay reviews

Career progression opportunities

Funded training programmes

Mental health and wellbeing focus

Great staff socials

Qualifications

• Passion for working in education or supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual pupil targets.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct teaching and support to pupils.
• Prepare resources and plan sessions focusing on communication and life skills.
• Assist in group sessions and external activities.

Skills

Experience with children with special educational needs

Strong communication skills

Behavioural management

Job description

38.25 hours per week, 42 weeks a year

Salary – £24,303 per annum (based on experience).

Full training and development programme provided.

The below information regarding our Tutor role is also applicable to student placements.

JOB SPECIFICATION : TUTOR (Teaching Assistant)

• Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5.00pm, 4:30 finish on Fridays
• Direct Supervisor: Class Leader and Teacher in Charge
• School year: Approx. 42 weeks a year across three terms.
• Location: Grinstead Lane, Sharpthorne, East Sussex, RH19 4HP
• Probation period: Six months

A typical day

• Providing direct teaching and support to our pupils following their own individual targets
• Prepare your resources and plan for your sessions so you can deliver a smooth lesson focusing on communication and life skills using Applied Behavioural Analysis.
• Support pupils when attending group sessions, participating in external activities such as swimming, horse riding or trampolining
• Assisting in snack and lunch duties including supporting healthy food choices
• Provide behavioural management support to help reduce behaviours
• Track and log pupil progress throughout the day collaborating with the team if targets need to be adjusted.
• Attend after school training and complete relevant paperwork

Come and be part of the Step By Step team if you would like to work:

• In a specialised setting that pride themselves on offering all our pupils an outstanding learning environment.
• Regular pay reviews and career progression opportunities where you set the pace
• Opportunity to work alongside and learn from a multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapist, Senior Behavioural Analyst and Occupational Therapy
• Funded training programmes including masters and PHD’s courses
• School holidays
• Great staff socials and team nights out
• Mental Health and wellbeing focused
• Car sharing schemes

If your passion is working in education or supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities then we would love to hear from you.

Job Description

Person Specification

Application Form

Please note: we are unable to accept CVs. All applications should be submitted using the application form, which can be downloaded above. Please submit applications to Clare Eastwood [e-mail].

Step by Step school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.