SEND Tutor, Bournemouth - Full Time

At SWRAC, we empower individuals to thrive through practical and relevant educational programs. Our goal is to equip people with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to become resilient, confident, and independent. We aim for them to grow in education, secure employment, or engage in meaningful activities, live healthily, be active and responsible citizens, and ensure their safety.

We are currently seeking a SEND Tutor to join our dedicated team at our Bournemouth Centre based in Boscombe. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of SEND, a flexible and learner-centred approach, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.

Job Description

• Prepare course/training materials

• Complete external paperwork as required in a timely manner

• Maintain the quality of the learner programme to a sufficient standard to pass IQA and EQA criteria

• Complete learner and deliver paperwork as required promptly

• Teach wellbeing awareness

• To attend business networking events to promote the activities of SWRAC

• To support learners with LDD/SEND in a variety of classroom settings

• To work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed

• To be aware of individual learners’ risk assessments and needs

• Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Recognised teaching qualification

• Level 2 Maths & English (or equivalent/ GCSE level 4)

• Experience of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties

• Understanding of relevant polices /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

Desirable:

• Behaviour qualifications

• SEND qualifications

Skills / Competencies

• Good communication and calculation skills

• Effective team player

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Good organisational skills

• Effectively supervise students both in college and outside the centre, adhering to the behavior policy.

• Ability to manage challenging situations and a demanding working environment

• Be competent in IT

• Ability to work in partnership with parents/carers and teachers

• Ability to use own initiative and work flexibility

• Ability to support learners with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

• Innovative thinker with the ability to adapt teaching and support strategies.

• Ability to prioritise workload.

Knowledge

• Ability to relate well to vulnerable young adults

• Understanding of behaviour management strategies

• Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties

• Understanding of relevant polices /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

• General understanding of curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings

Personal Qualities

• Works well under pressure

• Willing to work in a flexible manner

• Be self-motivated and use personal initiative within a structured framework

• Self-directed with a high level of personal drive.

• Commitment to achieving excellence through continuous improvement.

• Enthusiastic with the ability to motivate.

• Willingness and ability to tackle poor student performance.

• Ability to communicate with staff/external bodies at all levels.

• Ability to problem solve.

• Flexible and positive approach.

• Ability and desire to empower young people with a range of learning or behavioural disabilities.

• Good sense of humour.

• Keen to embrace and deliver change.

• Ability and willingness to champion learners with learning difficulties/disabilities.

Experience

• Working with vulnerable young people with learning disabilities or challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties

• Experience of working with challenging young people in an educational establishment

Special Attributes / Requirements

• To be committed to promoting independence in line with preparing for adulthood outcomes of Education/Employment & Careers, Friends, Relationships and Community, Health and Independent Lives

• Prepared to work flexibly to meet work requirements.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in college

• Commitment to equal opportunities

• Up-to-date Safeguarding and Child Protection training or qualification.

• Current driving licence

SWRAC is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this dedication. All successful candidates will undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, along with other relevant employment screening. We are also committed to ensuring genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and educational provider.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Casual dress

• Company events

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bournemouth BH5 1DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Experience of working with SEND Learners

• What Teaching Qualification do you have?

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person