Education Support Tutor
Position reference: 50142114 - Directorate: Children’s Services | Service: SEND & Inclusion
Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 pro rata + laptop
Working Arrangements: Community based
Hours per week: 33
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 21/11/2025 at 23:59
Role Overview
We are seeking to appoint an Education Support Tutor to support our teaching team and facilitate the smooth and effective delivery of the curriculum across all school subject areas. This full‑time, term‑time only position is based in the Barnsley Education Support Service (BESS), the borough‑wide service supporting children and young people temporarily unable to attend school.
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised 1:1 education support to pupils unable to attend school, sometimes including small group work.
- Adapt pre‑planned learning activities with stimulating and creative approaches.
- Support pupils’ progress and facilitate their return to school.
- Build quality, productive working relationships with pupils of all school ages.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents and external agencies to ensure a seamless learning experience.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Speak English to an appropriate standard.
- Pass an Enhanced DBS Check.
- Experience working with learners with diverse needs is highly desirable.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- UK citizenship or right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus laptop.
- Flexible working arrangements (including part‑time options).
- Generous pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- Employee discounts and wellbeing support.
How to Apply
To apply, refer to the Job Profile and Vacancy Exposure Profile documents available below. Demonstrate how you meet the required criteria in your application form – CVs will not be accepted. Q&A and informal chats are welcome.
Documents to review:
- Education Support Tutor Job Profile.pdf
- Vacancy Exposure Profile.pdf
- Help with your application form
Contact information:
- Cath Worthington, EOTAS Lead Teacher – catherineworthington1@barnsley.gov.uk
- Bev Bradley, SEND Improvement Service Manager – bevbradley@barnsley.gov.uk
- For overseas residents – please email dbs@barnsley.gov.uk with details of overseas criminal records checks.
Equality & Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Barnsley Council is committed to fairness, does not discriminate and values diversity. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances
