EAL Tutor (Self-employed, peripatetic)

We are looking for an EAL Tutor who understands the importance of nurturing life skills which will in turn support the teaching of the core subject skills. Through a broad education, in a nurturing environment, we hope that our children will become well-rounded individuals, who understand the need to be respectful and kind to others. A child who is happy, enthusiastic and inquisitive holds the perfect platform for them to get the most out of the Bishopsgate experience.

The role

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the support and inclusion of learners with additional learnings needs/specific learning difficulties (under the direction of the SENCo)

• Raise pupil achievement by working with individual pupils or groups of pupils outside the classroom

• Assist Class Teachers by communicating about pupil support and progress

Line Management

• Responsible to the Headmaster through the SENCo and the Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

Teaching and Learning

• Teaching small group and one-to-one sessions

Preparation and Planning

• Contribute ideas & suggestions to aid planning & learning support

• Preparing all learning materials

Recording and Assessment

• Use agreed systems for identifying, assessing, monitoring and reviewing pupil progress

• Assess pupils as directed at an appropriate time 

• Help set targets for raising achievement with class teacher 

• Provide regular feedback to Class Teachers and the SENCo regarding pupil's educational and emotional progress

• Help identify children who would benefit from either individual or small group tuition

• Keep accurate and detailed records 

• Maintain confidentiality

Salary

• Negotiable with the appropriate candidate. Fees are established between the parent and the tutor as this is a self-employed, peripatetic role. 

A full and detailed description of the role and the person specification can be found in the Applicant Pack.

Safeguarding

This role constitutes ‘Regulated Activity’

Bishopsgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).