Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Daytime Tutor specialising in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) to provide personalised 1:1 support within a school or educational setting. The successful candidate will work closely with children requiring tailored educational assistance, fostering their development and ensuring they reach their full potential. This role offers an enriching opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives through specialised teaching and behavioural support.
Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised tutoring sessions to children with SEND, focusing on their individual learning needs.
- Implement tailored programmes that may include speech therapy, maths, early childhood education, and physical education activities.
- Support children with behaviour management strategies to promote positive behaviour and social skills.
- Assist with developing communication skills through effective verbal and non-verbal techniques.
- Apply behaviour analysis techniques and mentoring strategies to support behavioural development.
- Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, and specialists to monitor progress and adapt learning plans accordingly.
- Provide a safe, nurturing environment that encourages confidence and independence in children.
- Proofread and prepare educational materials customised for each child's needs.
- Support children with Toddler care, preschool activities, and general childcare routines as required.
Skills
- Proven experience working with children, particularly within special education or early childhood settings.
- Knowledge of speech therapy techniques, applied behaviour analysis, and behaviour management strategies.
- Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with children, parents, and educational professionals.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs and behavioural challenges.
- Experience in tutoring subjects such as maths or physical education is desirable.
- Organised approach to planning lessons and tracking progress through detailed documentation.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate young learners with SEND.
- Skills in proofreading educational materials for clarity and appropriateness.
- Previous experience in childcare or preschool environments is advantageous. This role provides a rewarding opportunity to support children's educational journeys through specialised tutoring tailored to their unique needs while fostering a positive learning environment that encourages growth and development.
Pay: £15.00-£25.00 per hour
Experience:
- working with SEND students: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
