Literacy Intervention Tutor

Independent Specialist School has a vacancy for a Literacy Intervention Tutor

Salary: £27,897-£30,048 (actual £24,570-£26,465 pro rata for term time only)

An exciting opportunity for a Literacy Intervention Tutor to join our existing team at Undershaw Specialist School in Hindhead. We are a non-maintained independent specialist school with places funded by our Local Authorities. Our school offers provision for children with mild to moderate learning difficulties such as ASD (high functioning). We provide an education for those who might not thrive in a mainstream setting but who equally would not be suited to attending a specialist SEN school - we offer an alternative which sits in the niche just between the two.

We are looking for a Literacy Intervention Tutor wo will work with individuals and small groups who are identified as needing additional support with SpLD, reading and comprehension. You will raise standards within reading and will monitor and support student progress. There will be accountability for targeted support for students who are dyslexic and/or have SpLD identified on their EHCP.

We would welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers or those with specific literacy teaching/tutoring qualifications You will have sufficient proven evidence of supporting students with reading and literacy interventions and be able to demonstrate that you can balance academic expectations with the challenge of meeting the needs of SEND students.

Undershaw can offer you:

·        The opportunity to be part of a committed team in a “Good school”

·        SEND allowance

·        Teachers Pension Scheme

·        Smart Clinic employer assist programme

·        Teaching Assistant in every whole class lesson

·        Enhanced PPA allowance

·        Additional support and training to be the best you can be

·        A beautiful school environment based in the Surrey Hills

Closing date: 13th October 2023

Interview date: w/c 16th October 2023

Undershaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks, including overseas checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed