SEND English Tutor - Somerset

SEND English Tutor - Somerset

Location: Somerset

Phase: Secondary / SEND

Working arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars is looking for a supportive, patient and experienced SEND English Tutor to provide one-to-one educational support to a student in Somerset. This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.

The role will involve providing tailored English tuition to a student who may benefit from a flexible and personalised approach to learning. You will be expected to build a positive and trusting relationship with the student, adapt your teaching to their individual needs and help develop their confidence, engagement and progress in English.

The successful tutor will be able to create engaging and accessible lessons while remaining flexible to the student's pace, interests and individual learning needs. Experience working with young people with SEND or those who have found mainstream education challenging would be particularly beneficial.

The role may involve

Delivering one-to-one English tuition tailored to the student's individual needs
Supporting the student with areas of the English curriculum appropriate to their age and ability
Developing skills in reading, writing, comprehension, spelling and grammar where appropriate
Planning engaging, accessible and appropriately challenging learning activities
Adapting teaching methods to suit the student's individual learning style and needs
Helping the student develop confidence and a positive attitude towards learning
Supporting the development of independent learning, organisation and study skills
Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
Building a consistent and positive relationship with the student
Working collaboratively with parents, carers and relevant professionals where required
Maintaining clear and professional communication
Following safeguarding procedures at all timesEssential requirements

Experience teaching or tutoring English to children or young people
Experience working with children or young people with SEND, ideally in a one-to-one setting
A good understanding of the English curriculum
The ability to plan and deliver engaging, personalised learning
Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
A patient, flexible and supportive approach
The ability to adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs
A genuine commitment to supporting young people to 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed