Alternative Provision Tutor in Wokingham

Alternative Provision Tutor - Wokingham

Make a Lasting Difference Outside the Traditional Classroom

Quantum Scholars are recruiting experienced and compassionate Alternative Provision Tutors to support young people who are currently unable to access mainstream education across Wokingham.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils who may have experienced barriers to education and require a patient, consistent and personalised approach to help them re-engage with learning, rebuild confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

You will be supporting students with a range of additional needs, including SEND and SEMH, and may work with pupils who present with:

• ADHD
• Autism
• Anxiety
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• Medical needs
• Behavioural and emotional needs
• Other complex learning and social needs

If you are passionate about supporting young people, building positive relationships and helping pupils overcome barriers to education, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

The Role

As an Alternative Provision Tutor, you will provide tailored educational support to pupils within a specialist setting, adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs and helping students develop the confidence and skills needed to make progress.

The role may involve supporting pupils across a range of subjects and providing both academic and pastoral support, depending on the individual needs of the young person.

You will play an important role in creating a positive learning environment where pupils feel supported, understood and encouraged to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised tuition tailored to individual needs and abilities
• Support pupils who may have SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Build positive, trusting and consistent relationships with young people
• Adapt learning and teaching approaches to suit different abilities, needs and learning styles
• Support pupils to re-engage with education and develop confidence in their abilities
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and emotional wellbeing
• Monitor progress and provide feedback where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to support individual pupils
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Teacher, Tutor, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, HLTA, SEND Practitioner or within Alternative Provision
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• A patient, empathetic and adaptable approach
• Strong ability to build rapport with vulnerable or disengaged young people
• Confidence adapting learning to meet individual needs
• Resilience and a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport is desirable

Why Apply?

• Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• Work within a supportive specialist Alternative Provision environment
• Build meaningful relationships with pupils and support their educational development
• Opportunity to use your existing education, SEND, pastoral or youth work experience in a different setting
• Help young people rebuild confidence and develop positive attitudes towards learning

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.