SEND Outreach Tutor
Are you a compassionate, creative, and patient tutor experienced in supporting young people with additional needs and mild learning difficulties (MLD)? Do you aspire to make a significant impact in the lives of learners by overcoming educational barriers? If so, we are eager to hear from you!
About Us: At Chalkline, we are committed to helping every child succeed. Our mission focuses on overcoming barriers to education, empowering each pupil to achieve their full potential through nurturing and personalised sessions. We recognize the individuality of each learner, tailoring our approach to maximize engagement and ensure positive outcomes, ensuring no child is left behind.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in enhancing the educational journey of young people, aiding them in reaching their potential.
- Flexible Hours: Benefit from adaptable working hours that accommodate your personal commitments.
- Professional Growth: Gain access to ongoing professional development to refine your skills and expand your knowledge.
- Supportive Community: Become part of a collaborative team dedicated to making a tangible difference in students' lives.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Preferred: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Profound knowledge of educational strategies tailored for special educational needs.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated patience, empathy, and a deep commitment to supporting students with special needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage and Motivate: Deliver personalised tutoring that focuses on student engagement and motivation, adapting to the interests and strengths of each student through creative and dynamic teaching methods.
- Monitor Progress: Regularly assess student progress and provide feedback to students, parents, and other educators.
- Collaborate: Work closely with parents, teachers, and other professionals to foster a comprehensive educational experience for each student.
- Safe and Flexible Learning Environments: Maintain a supportive and safe learning environment, conduct sessions in diverse settings such as schools, homes, or public venues, and cater to the unique needs of each student.
- Support SEN Students: Specialise in re-engaging students who are disengaged from traditional educational settings.
Working Conditions:
- Agency Worker: You will be paid per hour of tutoring, with the flexibility to discuss and agree on hours and assignments in advance. Traveling for assignments may include compensation for additional expenses.
- In-Person Sessions: Tutoring is primarily face-to-face on a 1:1 basis.
- Session Timing and Locations: Align with school terms, typically between 08:30 to 16:30, at schools, homes, or agreed public venues.
Students: Our pupils range from 11-16 years old, including those in care, those with special educational needs, or those requiring extra support.
Resources: You will have access to a variety of teaching resources, including internal tools, educational platforms like Twinkl and BKSB, and support for online delivery through platforms like MS Teams or Bramble.
Reporting: Weekly timesheet and detailed reports are required, with key documents shared via a dedicated Chalkline email.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive CPD support (accredited courses)
- Tutor referral and performance bonus schemes
- Rewards program
Job Type: Freelance Pay: £26.00-£40.00 per hour
Join us at Chalkline to contribute to a meaningful change in the educational landscape for students with additional needs. We look forward to your application!
Pay: £26.00-£40.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid enhanced DBS
- Do you have a Teaching Qualification that is equal to a Level 3 TA Qualification
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
