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SEN Trainee Tutor - Start a Career That Changes Lives. Are you looking to build a rewarding career in specialist education where every achievement is celebrated and every child is supported to succeed one step at a time? Do you want to work in a nurturing environment where personalised learning, therapeutic support and meaningful progress are at the heart of every school day? Located in the stunning countryside of Grinstead Lane, Sharpthorne this specialist autism school provides exceptional support for children and young people with autism and complex communication needs. Through highly individualised learning programmes, pupils are empowered to develop confidence, independence, communication skills and emotional wellbeing in a supportive and structured setting. Combining evidence-based ABA approaches with embedded Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and sensory learning, the school creates an enriching environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
Job Responsibility
Deliver individualised 1:1 teaching sessions tailored to pupil needs
Support pupils with autism and communication needs using behaviourally based teaching approaches
Assist with sensory learning, life skills development and extracurricular activities
Monitor, record and track pupil progress
Support pupils during breaktimes, lunch periods and outdoor learning activities
Assist with personal care when required
Implement positive behaviour support strategies and individual behaviour plans
Help create engaging classroom resources and learning materials
Work closely with teachers, therapists and wider school staff
Participate in training, team meetings and ongoing professional development
Requirements
Eligibility to work in the UK
A genuine interest in SEND education and supporting autistic learners
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to learning and applying specialist teaching approaches
Nice to have
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
experience in managing challenging behaviour
background in youth work
mentor experience
personal care experience
speech and language therapy experience
experience in administering medication
restraint training
manual handling
What we offer
£500 joining bonus upon successful completion of probation
Full specialist training and development programme
Ongoing mentoring and supervision from experienced SEN professionals
Excellent career progression opportunities within SEND education
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Specialist training in ABA and autism-specific teaching approaches
Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of autistic children and young people