SEN English tutor

Are you looking for a role where you can play an active part in helping children achieve their best possible outcome? Do you have a genuine passion to engage with students and build a positive rapport that not only helps them socially and emotionally but will also support them in gaining the skills and qualifications to succeed?

As a tutor that works with students that suffer with mental health difficulties or additional needs, you will have a good understanding on the importance of tailoring the learning experience to the individual and identifying what works for them.

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to facilitate and provide individualised English tutoring for students that find the school curriculum challenging. If this sounds like you, then please get in touch so we can support you in getting out to students and start making a positive impact on their learning.

Responsibilities:

• To provide 1-1 or small group English tutoring sessions that are tailored to the individual or the group within an SEN setting. 
• Able to recognise where students are struggling and adjust the lesson plan to suit their needs, but also being able to see where their strengths are and develop the work when appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and other school professionals to effectively monitor progress and adjust lessons where appropriate.
• Apply evidence-based strategies to support student progress and emotional wellbeing.

Must have:

• Qualified Teacher status must be held (QTS)
• Enhanced DBS certificate (on the update service) or willingness to obtain one.  
• Previous experience working within the SEN sector and students with mental health or additional needs. Experience working with Autism would also be beneficial.
• Experience in supporting students in building positive and mental wellbeing.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and build positive and effective rapport with students.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in having a positive impact on students’ lives.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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