Overview

Do you have experience tutoring children with Special Educational Needs? Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team in providing the best access to education for our young vulnerable children? If so then please click and apply.
We are currently seeking a SEN Tutor who is able to deliver tutoring to small groups and on a 1-1 basis within our Lutterworth Assessments Home.

You be supporting a number of vulnerable young children aged 8-18 years with SEMH and complex needs.

The role
We are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated qualified practitioner to contribute to the development of teaching and learning within our homes and schools.  

Through a results-based accountability approach, we strive towards “Turning the Curve” for our children and young people.  Our services offer high-quality education in safe, respectful and inclusive environments that build a range of skills and allow for successful outcomes.

Pupils can access a range of qualifications including Entry Level, Functional Skills, or GCSEs dependent on their current attainment level and aspirations. Young people also have the opportunity to work towards ASDAN qualifications or Unit Awards.

This will be an exciting opportunity for a committed classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for inspiring and challenging the pupils.

A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is essential, as is drive, enthusiasm and sense of humour. If you are adaptable, innovative and child focused then we want to hear from you. We will be looking to recruit a staff team that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic curriculum from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to this role.

About our schools:

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), Level 3 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) or Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) 
  • Qualified Teacher status (essential), or close to gaining qualification
  • Proven experience in the specialist education sector, specifically for young people with SEMH 
  • Solid experience of working with young people that challenge
  • Experience and knowledge of vocational educational pathways and subjects 
  • Previous experience in one to one and/or small group tutoring
  • Committed, conscientious and passionate about inclusion
  • Knowledge of results-based accountability in care and education environments
  • Ability to plan, evaluate and monitor learning and progress
  • Ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion and attainment
  • Ability to build good relationships with young people and all others supporting the pupil
  • Highly organised and have the ability to prioritise and use their time effectively
  • Resilience, stamina, flexibility and excellent inter-personal skills
  • A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
  • A full, UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
  • A good sense of humour!
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

What we’re looking for:

We can offer:

  • A competitive salary between £24,486 and £34,280  reviewed annually 
  • Enrolment into the Esland education pension scheme, which is double matched up to 20%, meaning at total pension contribution of up to 30% 
  • Company sick pay 
  • Life insurance to the value of 4 times your basic salary 
  • Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
  • Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including our Online GP 24/7, 365 days a year 
  • Access to our Green Hybrid and EV car scheme 
  • A £500 bonus via our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme 
  • Monthly recognition awards
  • Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s life!

About Esland

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 60 residential children’s and assessment homes, and three schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England. We strive to support our children to achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.

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