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Educator - SEND Educational Lead
Are you passionate about education? Join Powertutors, a leader in empowering education, and make a real difference!
Overview
Powertutors is a leading UK-based tutoring company dedicated to providing exceptional educational support to children and young persons with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those requiring alternative provision.
Our core pillars of empathy, collaboration, and empowerment guide our approach, ensuring personalised and effective learning. We partner with schools, local authorities, and parents to deliver bespoke tutoring to meet every child/young person’s needs at an individual level. At Powertutors, we are committed to fostering growth & well-being, empowering every student to reach their full potential.
The role:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Educator Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with children and young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities). As an Educator, you will play a vital role in providing educational support and guidance to students across various age groups.
Responsibilities:- Onboarding tutors and carrying out training programs for them- Advising tutors with any challenges that they may have with their students- Monitoring progress of students on our books every quarter- Monitoring daily reports- Responsible for continuously improving our progress monitoring with our students- Responsible for risk assessments- Act as a designated safeguarding lead and responsible for safeguarding concerns- Helping the internal team and tutors to understand EHC Plans and the needs of specific children.- Attend meetings with the local authority and schools (ie. annual reviews etc.)
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field (required)- Experience working as a SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)- Proficient in proofreading and communication skills- Experience in understanding EHC Plans
Powertutors is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Powertutors is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, right to work checks and reference checks.
Powertutors will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who is not interviewing the candidate will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Safeguarding Statement
Powertutors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
