SEN Tutor

If you are a passionate, patient and creative Teacher, Tutor or TA with experience in adapting and supporting learners to overcome barriers, we want to hear from you!

1st Staff Limited are one of the leading alternative providers working nationwide with specialist staff helping students from 4-25 years of age with both education and therapeutic needs.

The Role

As a tutor you will be required to deliver tuition sessions to help these students gain the confidence and level required to attain the qualifications needed and potentially return to further education. Unlike other agencies, 1st Staff also provide a support network for all of our tutors such as a lead tutor for your specific area, designated safeguarding leads, curriculum leads for Maths and English, Behavioural specialist and a Head of education .

Position Details

* Location - Can be in either School, Local community or in Students homes

* Hours - 10-15 hours per week (sessions will be split 2-3 hours per day 5 days a week) more hours available if working with multiple students.

* Start date - ASAP

Skills & Experience Required:

* Confidence working with a range of SEN/SEMH and challenging behaviour

* Being able to cater lesson plans to the child's individual's needs

* Demonstrating a nurturing and supportive nature with good behaviour management skills.

* Rapport building with the child

* Good communication skills

* Being able to identify existing and potential barriers to students’ learning and help them to overcome them

* Be adaptable and ready to work in a variety of classroom roles, both indoors and outside according to the individual needs

* Have previous experience of working with children who have special educational needs

* Have a positive attitude and willingness to build a rapport with the child

Benefits will include

* Excellent pay rates up to £25 per hour

* A dedicated consultant as well as a lead tutor, both on hand to support you

* Support from behavioural specialists within the company

* Support from safeguarding leads

* Training and Support offered

* Resources, assessment tools and curriculum leads on hand to help and support with lesson plans

* An area lead for your specific area who can be contacted at all times

If you would like to apply and be considered for the role, please send your C.V or contact Lucia on the number below.

1st Staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.