English and Maths SEND Tutor

Location: Somerset

Phase: Primary / Secondary / SEND

Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars is looking for a supportive, reliable and experienced English & Maths Tutor to work with children and young people across Somerset. This is an in-person tutoring opportunity and is not an online role.

The role involves providing personalised support across English and Maths to learners who may benefit from additional help with their learning, confidence and engagement. You will be expected to build positive relationships with learners and adapt your teaching approach to meet their individual abilities, needs and educational goals.

The successful tutor will be able to deliver engaging and accessible lessons while providing a patient, flexible and encouraging approach to learning. Experience working with learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs would be particularly beneficial.

• Delivering one-to-one or small-group tuition in English and Maths
• Supporting learners with areas of the curriculum appropriate to their age and ability
• Planning engaging and appropriately challenging learning activities
• Adapting teaching to suit different abilities, learning needs and levels of engagement
• Supporting learners with reading, writing, comprehension, spelling and grammar
• Supporting learners with numeracy, problem-solving and mathematical understanding
• Helping learners develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning
• Supporting learners who may have struggled within a traditional school environment
• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback
• Building positive, consistent and trusting relationships with learners
• Working collaboratively with parents, carers and relevant professionals where required
• Maintaining clear and professional communication
• Following safeguarding procedures at all times

• Experience teaching or tutoring English and Maths to children or young people
• A good understanding of the relevant English and Maths curriculum
• Experience working with learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs is desirable
• Experience delivering one-to-one or personalised educational support is desirable
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, personalised learning
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• A patient, calm, flexible and supportive approach
• The ability to adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people to achieve their potential
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, where required
• Satisfactory professional references
• You must have 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.