SEN Private Tutor for student (age 7), autistic and trauma – Manchester. £63 per hour

SENsational Tutors Ltd are looking for a highly experienced teacher with QTS to deliver engaging and personalised 1:1 tutoring sessions for an autistic student, aged 7, who has experienced school-based trauma, in Manchester.

The successful tutor will have significant experience supporting autistic children and children who have experienced trauma, using a patient, relationship-led and individualised approach to rebuild trust, confidence and engagement with learning.

Full details will be discussed during interview; however, an overview of the role is below:

• 10–20 hours per week, daytime Monday to Friday.
• Hourly rate: usually from £63 per hour to £70 per hour* (i.e. £630–£1,400 per week depending on hours).
  *Tutors are self-employed and able to set their own hourly rates.

You will need to:

• Deliver tailored teaching activities to the student on a one-to-one basis;
• Plan and prepare lessons in accordance with the student's unique needs, interests and abilities;
• Use a trauma-informed, relationship-led approach to help the student feel safe and able to engage with learning;
• Build trust, confidence and a positive relationship with education at the student's individual pace;
• Adapt teaching to meet the student's autistic, sensory, emotional and educational needs;
• Assess and monitor the student's learning and provide feedback to parents and other professionals/individuals;
• Support the student's social and emotional development;
• Recognise signs of distress or dysregulation and respond calmly and appropriately;
• Work collaboratively with parents and professionals involved in the student's education and support;
• Supervise student safety;
• Any other tasks requested by your client/s.

To apply:

Please upload your CV and application form here:

https://www.sensationaltutors.co.uk/tutor-registration

Skills and requirements:

You will need:

• QTS;
• A proven record of being able to heighten pupils' confidence, trust, self-esteem and love of learning;
• At least 5 years' experience teaching and assessing children with SEN/SEND, particularly autistic children;
• At least 2 years' experience supporting children who have experienced trauma, ideally including school-based trauma;
• A strong understanding of autism and trauma-informed practice;
• Experience supporting children who may have significant anxiety or difficulty engaging with formal education;
• The ability to prioritise relationship-building and emotional safety while gradually supporting engagement with learning;
• 100% passion for education, commitment, reliability and honesty;
• To creatively apply differentiated techniques to planning and teaching;
• Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills;
• Incredible patience, empathy and adaptability;
• An excellent knowledge of different learning styles and how to use these;
• The ability to respond calmly and appropriately to behaviour that may communicate distress or an unmet need;
• The ability to work flexibly and attend meetings outside hours if necessary;
• To be a team-worker and collaborate effectively with families and other professionals;
• A valid enhanced DBS check on the update service;
• A willingness to apply for public liability and professional indemnity insurance;
• Register to work as self-employed.

More information about SENsational Tutors:

At SENsational Tutors, we believe every child deserves an education tailored to their unique strengths, challenges and learning style. Our tutors work with children who may be out of school, awaiting specialist placements, experiencing emotionally based school avoidance, or requiring highly personalised support to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for a passionate educator to help a young person rebuild trust, confidence and a positive relationship with learning through highly personalised 1:1 support.

Our safeguarding commitment:

SENsational Tutors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all tutors and professionals working through the company to share this commitment.