SEND & SEMH Tutors - Somerset
Phase: Primary / Secondary / SEND / SEMH
Working arrangement: In-person
Quantum Scholars is looking for supportive, patient and experienced SEND/SEMH Tutors to work with children and young people across Somerset. These are in-person tutoring roles and are not online work.
The roles will involve providing personalised educational support to students who may have SEND and/or SEMH needs and would benefit from a flexible, individualised approach to learning. Tutors will be expected to build positive and trusting relationships with students, adapt their teaching and support to meet individual needs, and help young people develop their confidence, engagement and progress.
We are looking for tutors who are passionate about supporting young people who may have struggled within a traditional school environment and who can provide a calm, consistent and encouraging approach to education.
The role may involve
Delivering one-to-one or small-group tuition to primary and/or secondary-aged students
Supporting students across a range of subjects, depending on experience
Supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH needs
Planning engaging, accessible and personalised learning activities
Adapting teaching approaches to suit different abilities, learning needs and levels of engagement
Building positive, consistent and trusting relationships with students
Helping students develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards learning
Supporting students who may have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education
Helping students re-engage with education in a positive and meaningful way
Supporting students with their academic, social and emotional development where appropriate
Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
Working collaboratively with parents, carers and relevant professionals where required
Maintaining clear and professional communication
Following safeguarding procedures at all timesEssential requirements
Experience working with children or young people in an educational, tutoring or support setting
Experience working with students with SEND and/or SEMH needs
Experience delivering one-to-one or personalised support is desirable
The ability to adapt learning and support to meet individual needs
Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
A patient, calm, flexible and supportive approach
The ability to build trust and positive relationships with young people
A genuine commitment to helping children and young people achieve their potential
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check, where required
Satisfactory professional references
You must have the right to work in the UK.Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
