Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate alternative provision tutor on a self-employed basis, who is qualified and experienced in delivering high-quality teaching to children with SEND.

This role is perfect for a qualified SEND teacher who is keen to teach children with a variety of needs in person and on a 1:1 basis.

The right applicant will:

Knowledge and experience:

Demonstrate their experience in working with children with SEND.

Have knowledge and understanding of various SEND and effective teaching strategies.

Be experienced in teaching numeracy and literacy skills within Reception - Key stage 4 and working with a curriculum.

Have knowledge in using ICT to aid teaching and learning.

Be familiar with and conduct yourself in accordance with the Teachers' Standards.

Demonstrate knowledge of basic safeguarding and procedures involved in working with children and young people.

Specific skills:

Identify strengths as well as existing/potential barriers to a pupil's learning and provide opportunities for a pupil to overcome these.

Be confident in promoting a total communication approach, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to support pupils needs.

Plan and teach literacy, numeracy skills and other subjects within a personalised curriculum model that is broad, balanced and relevant to the pupil's stage of learning.

Incorporate a variety of teaching strategies to ensure a pupil's learning is engaging and purposeful.

Evidence pupils learning and apply a variety of assessment methods to assess and monitor pupils progress.

Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment that promotes a pupil's engagement and confidence.

Be adaptable and ready to teach indoors and outside e.g. accessing the community, according to the pupil's individual needs and key stage.

Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to liaise with pupils families and other professionals - providing a holistic approach.

Qualifications:

Educated to degree level and qualified teacher (essential).

Uphold Qualified Teaching Status (highly desirable).

Minimum 2 years teaching experience.

Personal qualities and attributes:

Have a calm and patient approach.

Be creative and have an aspiring attitude.

Build a trusting rapport with pupils.

Be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Have excellent planning and organisational skills.

Hold a valid driving licence and car available for business use.

For more information:

For an informal discussion only, please contact Lizzie Maxwell on 07474781158

How to apply:

Please email Lizzie@unique-to-you.co.uk to receive the job application for the role and job/person specification.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unique to You is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we undertake rigorous safer recruitment checks for all roles. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred list check.

We value the diversity of people working at Unique to You and aim to offer full equality of opportunity.

Job Types: Permanent, Freelance

Pay: 30.00-40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/05/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025