At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging, personalised tutoring sessions to support students' emotional wellbeing and academic progress.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.
- Benefits: Earn up to £30 per hour, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Ongoing role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Help students rebuild confidence and develop essential life skills in a safe environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEND and SEMH needs; patience and creativity are key.
We are looking for a patient, adaptable tutor who can deliver engaging, personalised sessions that focus on rebuilding confidence, encouraging engagement with learning, and supporting the student's emotional wellbeing. The emphasis is on creating a safe, supportive environment where the student can make positive progress both academically and personally.
Tuition will be delivered on a 1:1 basis for 15 hours per week, ideally during school hours. You will also complete weekly progress reports to monitor engagement, wellbeing, and development.
Contract/Position Details:
- Location - Whickham
- Position - SEND Specialist Tutor (SEMH & Complex Needs)
- Type of work - Contract
- Start date - ASAP
- Setting - Students home or local community setting (e.g. learning hub/library)
- Duration - Ongoing, until a suitable school placement is secured
- Contract type - Temporary
- Hours - 15 hours per week
- Rate of pay - up to GBP30 per hour (negotiable)
Your role with us:
- Build a positive and trusting relationship to support engagement in learning
- Deliver tailored, engagement-focused sessions that meet the needs of a Year 11 learner
- Support the students SEMH development, helping them regulate emotions and build resilience
- Provide guidance and structure during a key stage in their education and transition planning
- Promote confidence, independence, and life skills through structured activities
- Create a calm, consistent, and safe learning environment
- Monitor and assess progress, providing clear feedback to families and professionals
- Maintain accurate records of attendance and complete weekly reports
Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEND Specialist Tutor:
- Children-related or Education-based qualification
- Experience working with students with complex SEND and SEMH needs
- Background in teaching, tutoring, or support work
- Patient, resilient, and creative approach to learning
- Ability to think outside the box and adapt sessions to maintain engagement
To be eligible for this role, the SEND Specialist Tutor must:
- Hold the right to work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Be able to provide references covering the last two years
Apply for this SEND Specialist Tutor position or call (phone number removed) to find out more, ask for Evan.
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