School led English Tutor

There is a potential opportunity for TLR with this position upon completion of probation.

The desirable candidate will be able to train and lead on phonics, reading and writing in Early Years and Primary.

Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There are lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. You will be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem.

As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you will get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we will be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience 'a life changing love of learning.' We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted.

Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this:

• Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols - we use PEC's and PODD, have experience working with non-verbal pupils.
• Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour.
• Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old.
• We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum.
• Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practice.

For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you will get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you will get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training.
• Holiday: You will work hard at WG, so you will be rewarded with full school holidays.
• If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group.
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance.
• Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative.
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You will be more than a Teacher, you will be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Your 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others.
• Your genuine passion for teaching and the impact your subject can have on young lives.
• The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class.
• You will also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status.

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.