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SEN Tutor

Red 5 People Ltd
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9LZ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The organization is seeking a creative and adaptable Functional Skills Tutor to work with young people aged 16-25 with special educational needs.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of a teaching qualification (AET3/PTLLS) and experience or passion for working with learners who have SEMH, Autism, and ADHD.
  • The role focuses on hands-on, experiential learning rather than traditional teaching methods, with small class sizes for personalized engagement.
  • The position is term-time only, allowing for school holidays, and offers a salary of ÂŁ30,000 per year.
  • Ideal candidates will possess a positive, patient, and flexible approach to teaching, with a commitment to making a real difference in learners' lives.
Are you a creative and adaptable Tutor looking to make a real difference within SEN? Do you believe in hands-on, engaging learning rather than traditional "talk and chalk" teaching? If so, this role could be perfect for you!This organisation is looking for a passionate Functional Skills Tutor to deliver an innovative Study Programme for young people aged 16-25 with an EHCP. These learners have SEMH, Autism, ADHD, and many are care leavers who have opted out of formal education. If your focus is more English, that’s ok as the organisation have a strong Maths resource.You'll be working with small groups (5 learners + 1 LSA) and will have the freedom to think outside the box when it comes to teaching. Forget worksheets and standard classroom setups—this role is about experiential learning.For example, rather than teaching percentages with handouts, you might take your learners to the shops during a sale to see discounts in action. The focus is on engagement, relevance, and impact—making learning meaningful for each individual.What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Teaching morning and afternoon sessions (45-minute lessons with 15-minute breaks)
  • Planing and delivering sessions aim to provide life skills and embeding maths and English and support learners to achieve their educational goals
  • Adapting teaching methods to be interactive and engaging (so co-curriculum design around interests where possible)
  • Using real-world experiences to make lessons come alive
  • Supporting learners in building confidence and independence
  • Implementing the PACE Model – a therapeutic approach to supporting young people
What We’re Looking For:
  • Teaching Qualification (AET3/PTLLS minimum)
  • Experience or passion for working with learners who have SEMH, Autism, ADHD
  • An ability to teach without relying on worksheets or traditional methods
  • Creativity in lesson delivery – have you used alternative learning approaches before? If not, would you like to?
  • A positive, patient, and flexible approach
Why Join?
  • Term-time only – enjoy school holidays (with around 15 – 20 training days which feed into school holidays).
  • Small class sizes – focus on real impact
  • Chance to join a brand-new organisation who are responsibly growing, and making a difference
Please apply via this advert—we aim to respond to all applications. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a response from a real person.For more details, call the office and ask for Lawrence (contact number available on the Red 5 People website).

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.