SEN Tutor – Positive Development / Positive Contribution
Job details
Salary
£32 506 - £39 018 FTE depending on level of experience
Hours of work
Full time / Part time
Location
Ullenwood
Location status
On site (Ullenwood)
Contract type
Permanent / Temporary
Interview date
TBC
Closing date
18/10/2026
About the role
National Star are seeking inspirational tutors to join our team delivering high quality programmes for young people with a range of disabilities and support needs. Our community includes autistic students, those with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), multisensory impairments, and/ or Multiple Learning and/ or physical disabilities.
This role will be based in our Positive Development and Active Citizenship pathways of learning. Find out more on our website:
Learn with us at National Star.
With an understanding of a post 16 curriculum that prepares young people for adulthood, you will have experience of planning and delivering innovative and person-centred sessions to young people with complex learning difficulties and disabilities.
You will hold a relevant level 5 teaching qualification and we would be especially keen to hear from you if you have experience delivering a curriculum for: Digital Literacy / Digital Technology, Emotional Wellbeing, Outdoor Learning, Relationship and Sex Education, Social Enterprise, Sport and Physical Activity/Movement, Work Related learning within a SEND (Special Education Needs) environment.
Your assessment of starting points, teaching skills that support young people to develop their skills, knowledge and experience for the wider world, as well as recognition and recording of progress, will meet required professional standards and ensure high quality provision for our students.
It goes without saying that you will be a first-class communicator, who is creative, proactive and forward-thinking. You will need to possess excellent team working skills to successfully collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, building positive relationships with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders to maximise learning, independence and wellbeing in order to enable students to achieve aspirational and personalised outcomes
About us
National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,400 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.
Staff benefits
- Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical
- Subsidised bus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)
- Award-winning training
- Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite
- Westfield medical cover
- Life insurance cover
- Employee helpline
- Contributory pension scheme
- Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card
- Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more
Last reviewed on 04/10/2026
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SEN Tutor – Positive Development / Positive Contribution employer: National Star Foundation
National Star is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong focus on career development, employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes and access to excellent facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite. Located in Ullenwood, the charity offers unique perks such as subsidised transport and employee discounts, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment while making a difference in the lives of young people with disabilities.
