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SEND Specialist Tutor – Bespoke Provision

Play a vital role in helping young people overcome barriers, gain essential life skills and prepare for adulthood with confidence.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: £32026.23 - £32489.26 per annum

Contract: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Closing Date: Friday 30th May, 2025 at 12:00pm

Apply for SEND Specialist Tutor – Bespoke Provision vacancy.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are seeking a dedicated SEND Specialist Tutor to join our Bespoke provision, supporting students in their journey toward independence and adulthood.

If you have a teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd), experience working with SEND students, and a commitment to equality, empowerment and respect, we would love to hear from you!

Join us in creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

SEND Specialist Tutor – Bespoke Provision

In this role, you will deliver engaging, tailored learning experiences that align with Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes, ensuring each student receives the support, challenge and empowerment they need to succeed. You will work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants and wider teams, using innovative teaching methods to enhance progression opportunities.

Tutor Responsibilities:

  • Deliver innovative, timely, and effective teaching, learning, and assessment that enhances students’ progression opportunities and helps them achieve their intended destinations.
  • Support and respond to the emotional and behavioural needs of students.
  • Recognise changes in students’ presentation early and use proactive strategies to support their well-being and engagement.
  • Ensure all students receive a safe and empowering learning experience that meets their individual needs and EHCP outcomes, with stretch and challenge to succeed in adult life.
  • Develop age-appropriate learning resources that enhance student learning and make effective use of the community to support learning.
  • Be a reflective practitioner, always striving for improvement and actively contributing to quality cycles and professional continuous learning.
  • Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants and other staff to benefit students and ensure effective embedding of key curriculum aspects (e.g. English, Maths, citizenship, safeguarding) into all learning activities.
  • Take responsibility for the delivery, monitoring, and achievement of qualifications and RARPA achievement within your area of responsibility.
  • Ensure adherence to all processes and procedures for the benefit of students.

General Responsibilities for all Staff:

  • Ensure that all beneficiaries are treated with dignity and respect.
  • Empower students and day service users to maintain their personal independence and confidentiality.
  • Contribute positively to a high-quality teaching, learning and caring environment.
  • Comply with health & safety and safeguarding regulations.
  • Any other reasonable duties commensurate with role as required.

Education & Qualifications

Attribute Criteria Evidence
PGCE / CertEd teaching qualification or equivalent Essential Certs
Qualification in understanding of special education needs Essential Certs
Level 2 or above in English and Maths Essential Certs
Evidence of recent and ongoing continual professional development Essential App Form & Int
Qualified to teach students with additional needs.   Essential Certs
Level 2 or above in Autism or willing to work towards Desirable Certs

 

Experience, Knowledge & Abilities

Attribute Criteria Evidence
Evidence of teaching and relevant curriculum knowledge Desirable App Form & Int
Experience of working with young people with learning needs Desirable App Form & Int
Experience of quality assurance and quality improvement Essential App Form & Int
Experience of being effective at planning for learning Desirable App Form & Int
Experience of delivering and assessing RARPA Desirable App Form & Int
Experience of delivering and assessing qualifications Desirable App Form & Int
Experience of managing budgets effectively Desirable App Form & Int

 

Interpersonal Skills & Qualities

Attribute Criteria Evidence
Skilled communicator and effective both orally and in writing Essential App Form & Int
Evidence of developing and maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships Essential App Form & Int
Be accountable and responsible for your own performance Essential App Form & Int
Able to manage workload with competing deadlines Essential App Form & Int
Has a genuine desire to improve the lives of both our students and residents and is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion Essential App Form & Int
Self-motivated and proactive approach Essential App Form & Int
Flexible approach to work and hours of work Essential App Form & Int

 

Note: This job description and person specification is not an exhaustive description – it is a guide and will be subject to review to meet the service / business needs.

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