Tutors (Teaching Assistant)

Step by Step School; Sharpthorne; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Tutor to join their team. This role involves providing tailored teaching and support to pupils with special educational needs, focusing on communication and life skills through Applied Behavioural Analysis. You will have the chance to work in a specialized setting that fosters an outstanding learning environment, alongside a multidisciplinary team. The school offers funded training programs, regular pay reviews, and opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Funded training programmes

School holidays

Great staff socials

Mental Health and wellbeing focus

Car sharing schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Ability to prepare resources and plan lessons effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct teaching and support to pupils based on individual targets.
• Assist in snack and lunch duties and support healthy food choices.

Skills

Applied Behavioural Analysis

Communication Skills

Behavioural Management

Teaching Support

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

38.25 hours per week, 42 weeks a year

Salary – £23,368 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.

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.