Job Description

We are seeking a calm, patient and skilled tutor with experience in

Speech and Language Therapy

,

AAC (including GRID)

or

Makaton

, to work 1:1 with a

non-verbal 14-year-old young person

with Autism. The successful candidate will support her communication development, emotional regulation, and access to learning through a personalised, relationship-centred approach.

This role requires someone who can confidently embed communication modelling into everyday activities, deliver accessible learning sessions, and adapt their practice to the young person's individual needs.

The position is

15 hours per week

and requires reliable travel to

Horley

.

Responsibilities

Implementing communication-focused support using

GRID

,

Makaton

, and other AAC tools Delivering personalised learning in

Maths, English and Art

, adapted to developmental level Supporting simple

cooking activities

as part of life-skills development Accompanying the young person on

brief community walks

Creating engaging, structured and predictable learning sessions in a low-pressure environment Promoting emotional regulation through calm, consistent and attuned interaction Maintaining accurate records of learning, progress and engagement (with guidance from senior staff) Working collaboratively with parents, SLT professionals and the Educatch team

Ideal Candidate

Background in

Speech and Language Therapy

, AAC support, SEN tutoring, or specialist education Experience working with

non-verbal autistic young people

Confident using (or willing to train in)

GRID

, Makaton and other communication systems Able to design creative, accessible learning experiences in academic and life-skills areas Reliable, organised, and able to maintain professional boundaries Warm, patient, and consistent in approach Comfortable supporting light cooking tasks and community-based activities

About the Role

This is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to support a young person with complex communication needs to access learning, express herself more confidently, and build independence at a pace that feels safe and manageable for her. You will play a key role in enabling her to engage with the world through a communication-first, personalised model of education.

Context

The Educatch Charity is a tuition/support service with a difference. We deliver intensive support and offer an academic and vocational curriculum for young people who need something bespoke and who have probably struggled in other settings.
The Educatch worker will work closely with a network of other professional staff, within a highly supportive framework to provide a safety net to "catch" any young person who is slipping through the net.
You will need to be first and foremost a great educator who cares about vulnerable, sometimes complex, sometimes challenging young people and who will do their best to ensure they reach their fullest potential. You will be reliable, punctual and self-motivated but most of all care about children and young people who require a bespoke child-centred service.

Key tasks

To work constructively and effectively to deliver creative individualised learning programmes for our young people. To devise teaching materials and differentiate work so that what you do is relevant and meets targets for GCSE examinations and/or other agreed qualifications. Be able to assess a young person whether it be in relation to risk management or English GCSE. Be able to set realistic targets and monitor progress for all young people. Enjoy being part of active partnerships with local providers of education to provide additional opportunities for young people to maximise learning.

Direct work with children/young people

To tutor young people who require a bespoke, creative timetable which will also include project work and engagement activities. To set, monitor and review education goals and targets and to celebrate achievement. To coordinate and ensure the delivery of packages of educational and emotional development opportunities for young people referred to the service. To take the teaching lead in the planning, delivery and recording of 1:1 tuition activities. To set up work, Lifeskills and enterprise related activities for young people and prepare and support them in engaging in these. To accompany young people on activities such as swimming, music production, arts and crafts, gardening and events and to take responsibility for the young people when accompanying them to such visits or activities in line with individual learning action plans. To work in close partnership with young people, their families/carers and others significant in their network to enable young people to access all opportunities open to them. To ensure that the safeguarding of the Young People is paramount and to have a clear understanding of KCSIE 2025 and Educatch's Child Protection Policy and procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Horley RH6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person