SEN Tutor

If you are a passionate, patient and creative Teacher, Tutor or TA with experience in adapting and supporting learners to overcome barriers, we want to hear from you!

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.
1st Staff Limited are one of the leading alternative providers working nationwide with specialist staff helping students from 4-25 years of age with both education and therapeutic needs.
The Role
As a tutor you will be required to deliver tuition sessions to help these students gain the confidence and level required to attain the qualifications needed and potentially return to further education. Unlike other agencies, 1st Staff also provide a support network for all of our tutors such as a lead tutor for your specific area, designated safeguarding leads, curriculum leads for Maths and English, Behavioural specialist and a Head of education .
This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to 1st Staff. These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require levels of support in their educational and social-emotional journey.
Position Details
* Tuition can either take place in either Schools, Local communities or in Students homes
* Hours – 10-15 hours per week (sessions will be split 2-3 hours per day, 5 days a week) more hours available if working with multiple students.
*Start Date-ASAP
Skills & Experience Required:
* Confidence working with a range of SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviour
* Being able to cater lesson plans to the child\’s individual\’s needs
* Demonstrating a nurturing and supportive nature with good behaviour management skills.
* Rapport building with the child
* Good communication skills
* Being able to identify existing and potential barriers to students’ learning and help them to overcome them
* Be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to the individual needs
* Have previous experience of working with children who have special educational needs
* Have a positive attitude and willingness to build a rapport with the child
*Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring
*Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person\’s progress
Benefits will include
* Excellent pay rates up to £30 per hour (Depending on skills and experience)
*Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule
* A dedicated consultant on hand to support you
* Support from behavioural specialists within the company
* Support from safeguarding leads
* Training and Support offered
* Resources, assessment tools and curriculum leads on hand to help and support with lesson plans
* An area lead for your specific area who can be contacted at all times
*Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us
If you would like to apply and be considered for the role, please send your C.V in or contact Lucia on the number below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
1st Staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit