Job description
SEN Specialist Tutor (Autism, Anxiety & School-Based Avoidance - Year 9)
We are seeking an experienced SEN Tutor who can provide consistent, structured and engaging 1:1 sessions tailored to the individual needs of a Year 9 student.
The student experiences school-based avoidance and anxiety alongside Autism, which can make accessing a traditional school environment challenging. As a result, the primary focus of this role will be to reduce barriers to learning, encourage engagement and create a safe and supportive environment where the student feels comfortable
Contract/Position Details:
- Location - [Area to be confirmed]
- Position - SEN Specialist Tutor (Autism, Anxiety & School-Based Avoidance)
- Type of work - Contract
- Start date - ASAP
- Setting - Student's home or local community setting (e.g. learning hub/library)
- Duration - Ongoing
- Contract type - Temporary
- Hours - 15 hours per week
- Rate of pay - Up to £30 per hour (negotiable)
Your role with us:
- Build a positive and trusting relationship with the student to encourage engagement and reduce anxiety around learning.
- Deliver tailored, engaging and accessible sessions that meet the individual needs of a Year 9 learner.
- Support the student in overcoming barriers associated with school-based avoidance and anxiety.
- Adapt teaching approaches and activities to accommodate the student's Autism and individual learning preferences.
- Encourage gradual re-engagement with education through positive reinforcement, consistency and achievable learning goals.
- Support emotional wellbeing, confidence-building and the development of positive learning routines.
Experience, Training and Qualifications of the SEN Specialist Tutor:
- Previous experience supporting young people with Autism and additional needs.
- Experience working with students experiencing anxiety, school-based avoidance, emotionally based school non-attendance (EBSNA) or emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).
- Background in teaching, tutoring, pastoral support or specialist SEN provision.
- Understanding of how anxiety and Autism can impact attendance, engagement, communication and learning.
To be eligible for this role, the SEN Specialist Tutor must:
- Hold the right to work in the UK.
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online Update Service or be willing to process a new application.
- Be able to provide references covering the last two years.
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Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping those who struggle to access mainstream education?
Apply for this SEN Specialist Tutor position or call (phone number removed) to find out more. Ask for Evan.
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