SEND Specialist Tutor – Leicestershire
Passionate about empowering young people who have learning and communication disabilities? Join us as a SEND Specialist Tutor (Pathway 1) and help shape their journey toward independence and success!
Start Date: From May 2025
Salary: £31543.91 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent contract
Closing Date: Friday 28th March, 2025 at 12:00pm
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 Pathway 1 provision, supporting students in their journey toward independence and adulthood.
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.
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 – Leicestershire
To contribute to the delivery of the organisational mission through the design, delivery and assessment of a programme which enables an educational experience that prepares students for adulthood and is in accordance with our organisational values:
Equality Empowerment Respect Sustainability
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 wellbeing 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 working environment.
- Comply with health & safety and safeguarding regulations.
- Any other reasonable duties commensurate with role as required.
We shortlist candidates based on essential and desirable criteria. We evidence the attributes using the application form and qualification certificates, and during interviews and skill tests.
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.
