QTS Tutor

Overview

Prospero Teaching is looking for inspirational tutors around Northumberland and Newcastle to support children and young people with SEND.

Many children with SEND have been disengaged with their learning. Prospero Teaching support pupils that have struggled to stay in the classroom, who feel too anxious to go to school or whose needs aren't sufficiently supported at school. As a SEND Specialist Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lessons to bridge gaps in pupils' education and boost attainment levels.

Key Responsibilities

• To support and re-engage a pupil in their learning
• Offer structure back into their daily routine
• Continue their educational development
• Facilitate their return to school

The tuition replaces school for these young people and is normally part-time, taking place during school hours, five days a week. Prospero will work closely with you to monitor progression with each pupil by asking you to submit weekly reports.

Contract/Position Details

• Location: Various locations across Northumberland (Prospero Teaching will keep you local)
• Position: SEND Specialist Tutor
• Contract Type: Temporary, part-time (a minimum of 10 hours per week, per student)
• Minimum Rate of Pay: £25 - £30 per hour
• Working hours can vary, depending on the convenient timings of the family

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Possess UK classroom teaching experience
• PECS/Makaton training preferred but not essential
• Be creative, patient, and willing to think outside of the box
• Have experience working with challenging behaviour and disengaged pupils

Eligibility Requirements

• Hold the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.