SEN Tutor - Hounslow Local Authority
Location: Hounslow
Contract: 6-month initial contract, with potential for extension/permanent opportunity
Start: Immediate
Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
An exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN Tutor
Remedy Tutors are currently recruiting an experienced and passionate SEN Tutor to join the Hounslow SEN Tuition Team, supporting children and young people to re-engage with education, develop their skills and achieve positive outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within Hounslow Council's Skills, Careers & Employment service, specifically within Young People's and Targeted Learning.
The role is initially offered on a 6-month temporary basis, with the potential for the successful candidate to either apply for a permanent position directly with the Local Authority or continue working through Remedy on a temporary basis.
The Role
As an SEN Tutor, you will be responsible for assessing, planning and delivering high-quality, flexible SEND education to learners across primary, secondary and/or post-16 age groups.
You will work closely with young people, families, schools, colleges and other professionals to understand individual needs, remove barriers to learning and support learners to make meaningful progress.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assessing individual learner needs and developing appropriate education and support plans
Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality SEND learning programmes
Adapting teaching, resources and approaches to meet diverse and complex individual needs
Supporting learners who may experience barriers relating to engagement, attendance, learning, transition or reintegration
Monitoring learner progress, achievement and key performance indicators, taking appropriate action where required
Contributing to reviews, meetings and multi-agency support planning
Working collaboratively with families, schools, colleges, professionals and partner services
Supporting learners to develop confidence, independence and the skills required for successful progression
Contributing to curriculum development and quality improvement within your area of practice
Supporting positive progression into further education, employment, training or greater independence
Embedding safeguarding, equality, inclusion and learner wellbeing throughout your practice
Building positive and constructive relationships with colleagues across different teams and services
What we're looking for
We are looking for a committed and adaptable education professional who is passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.
You will be someone who:
Puts the individual learner at the centre of your practice
Builds positive, trusting relationships with children, young people and their families
Communicates clearly, professionally and empathetically
Is confident adapting teaching to meet individual learning and support needs
Can work effectively with schools, families and other professionals
Takes responsibility for your workload and follows tasks through to completion
Can work independently, using initiative while knowing when to seek advice or additional support
Is adaptable, solution-focused and comfortable responding to changing circumstances
Values different perspectives and promotes an inclusive, respectful approach.
Is committed to improving outcomes and helping learners achieve their potential
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential:
PGCE, QTS, Level 6 Diploma in Education and Training (DET), or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Experience of teaching children or young people with SEND
Good working knowledge of SEND teaching approaches across primary, mainstream and/or alternative education settings
Experience of adapting curriculum content and teaching approaches to meet individual learner needs
Understanding of the barriers that can affect engagement, attendance, learning, transition and reintegration
Experience of building effective relationships with children, young people and families
Experience of working collaboratively with schools, education providers, families and other professionals
Experience of contributing to reviews, meetings and multi-agency support.
Ability to plan and deliver high-quality, individualised SEND education
Ability to monitor learner progress and identify appropriate interventions to improve outcomes
Understanding of learner achievement, performance measures and positive progression
Ability to work collaboratively while also managing your own workload effectively
Why join this role?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the educational journey of children and young people with SEND, while working as part of a wider Local Authority education service.
You will have the opportunity to use your teaching expertise in a flexible environment, working collaboratively with families, education professionals and partner services to help learners overcome barriers and move towards their next stage of education, employment or independence.
Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity with Hounslow Council and Remedy Tutors
