Primary SEND Tutor

Primary SEND Tutor - Minehead, Somerset

Location: Minehead, Somerset
Phase: Primary / SEND
Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced Primary SEND Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a primary-aged young person in Minehead.

The successful tutor will have experience supporting children with SEND and be confident adapting their teaching approach to meet individual learning, emotional and behavioural needs. Experience supporting children who may struggle with engagement, emotional regulation, anxiety or accessing traditional learning environments would be highly desirable.

The role will focus on building a positive and trusting relationship with the learner, supporting academic progress and helping them develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards education. A calm, consistent, nurturing and flexible approach will be essential.

This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.

The role may involve:

• Providing personalised one-to-one educational support to a primary-aged learner with SEND.
• Supporting English, Maths and other areas of the primary curriculum according to the tutor's experience.
• Adapting lessons, resources and activities to meet the learner's individual needs.
• Breaking learning into manageable and accessible steps.
• Identifying gaps in learning and providing targeted support.
• Supporting a child who may experience anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties or disengagement from learning.
• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Using engaging and creative activities to encourage participation.
• Using the learner's interests and strengths to support engagement.
• Supporting positive behaviour and encouraging participation in learning.
• Helping the learner develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Providing encouragement and reassurance during periods of frustration or difficulty.
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the learner.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the child's support.
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the child.

Essential requirements:

• Experience working with primary-aged children with SEND.
• Experience providing one-to-one educational or tutoring support.
• Experience supporting children with barriers to learning or accessing mainstream education.
• Ability to adapt teaching and support to individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs.
• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with children.
• Experience supporting children who may be reluctant, anxious or disengaged from learning.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to create a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Reliable and consistent approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• The right to work in the UK.

Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

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