SEND Tutor – South Hill

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time Only

Location: South Hill (Sunderland)

Hours: Full Time

Job role

ESPA College, South Hill caters for autistic young people between the ages of 16-25, who are working towards qualifications from Pre-Entry Level, to Level 2.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking individual to join the teaching team at South Hill. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with autistic learners with additional needs in education.

The successful candidate would require a PGCE/Cert Ed, or equivalent teaching qualification.

The role includes:

• Developing and delivering individualised learning programmes for autistic people.
• Producing consistently high-quality teaching paperwork.
• Planning sessions that meet the sensory needs of learners.
• Working closely with learning support assistants to deliver outstanding sessions.
• Differentiating learning materials and activities to meet learners’ needs.
• Gathering evidence for accredited qualifications and RARPA portfolios.
• Implementing thorough risk assessments that ensure all activities are carried out safely.
• Ensuring that every student is making progress towards achieving their Education, Health and Care plans targets.
• Collaborating with external professionals and contributing to student reviews.
• Working with some learners who can present challenging behaviour
• Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

ESPA offers all staff an excellent employment package which includes:

• 6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
• Company Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive Induction with continuous training and development
• Family Friendly Policies

If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Lucy Shannon (College Coordinator) on 0191 567 3523. For an application form please contact Human Resources Department on 0191 516 5080 or by e-mail at humanresources@espa.org.uk

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