SEN Tutor - Functional Skills

Job Introduction

Specialist SEND Tutors - Lincolnshire

Inclusive Tutoring Network

MUST HOLD QTS OR QTLS - ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT

Location: Various locations across Lincolnshire
Contract: Relief / Zero-hours
Appointment: Term time only
Pay: £40 per hour
Availability: Ideally 8+ hours per week

About the Role:

Are you a qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Are you passionate about making a difference to the education, confidence and development of young people?
Inclusive Tutoring Network is looking for dedicated and experienced SEND tutors to deliver high-quality, personalised 1:1 tuition to children and young people across Lincolnshire.
We specialise in supporting students who are accessing Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) or require additional educational support due to their individual circumstances and needs.
Tuition will primarily focus on Functional English and Maths, with learning carefully adapted to suit each student's individual abilities, needs and educational goals.

Location and Working Hours:

Tutoring opportunities will be available across Lincolnshire, with sessions taking place in one of the following settings:

The student's home.
A suitable community-based setting.
A school setting.

Important: All tuition will take place during school days and normal school hours, Monday to Friday, during school term dates only. We do not offer evening, weekend or school holiday tuition. Tutors should ideally have availability to deliver at least 8 hours of tuition per week, although this will depend on student referrals and geographical availability.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay: £40 per hour.
Flexible Working: Choose your availability and preferred geographical areas, with opportunities offered as suitable student referrals become available.
Supportive Team: Be part of a growing team of tutors who share knowledge, experiences and best practice.
Regular Team Meet-Ups: Opportunities to connect with other tutors and share experiences.
Professional Development: Access to our CPD training portal to support your continued professional development.
Additional Resources: Monthly blogs, teaching strategies and opportunities to contribute your own expertise.
Meaningful Work: Make a genuine difference through personalised, 1:1 support for children and young people.

Essential Requirements - What We're Looking For:

Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).
Previous experience teaching or supporting children and young people with SEND.
Strong subject knowledge in Functional English and Maths.
Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
A patient, understanding and flexible approach.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A genuine passion for helping young people develop academically, socially and emotionally.
Ideally, availability to deliver 8+ hours of tuition per week during school hours.
An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 tuition in Functional English and Maths.
Support children and young people with a range of SEND needs.
Adapt teaching methods and resources to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
Follow individual learning plans and work towards agreed educational outcomes.
Help students build confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.
Monitor and record student progress.
Build positive working relationships with students, families and other professionals involved in the student's education.

About Inclusive Tutoring Network:

At Inclusive Tutoring Network, we believe every young person deserves access to an education that recognises their individual needs and potential. We are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive tuition that helps students overcome barriers to learning, rebuild confidence and achieve their personal and educational goals.

If you are a qualified teacher with SEND experience and would like to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people across Lincolnshire, we would love to hear from you.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The organisation advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

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Salary

£40 an hour

Working conditions

Working hours: Zero Hours

Pay frequency: Hourly