Job Description

Vision for Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated LAC Tutor to work in person with cared for children on a part-time basis in Preston.

We are looking for a Looked After Children (LAC) Tutor who can work on a 1:1 basis with students who are unable to attend an education setting or need further support in a curriculum area. Tuition sessions can range from 1 to 3 hours per day (within and outside of school hours) depending on the student's timetable and capabilities.

We are looking for an LAC Tutor who can work 1:1 with students who have the following needs:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health - SEMH
• Autism Spectrum Condition - ASC
• Specific Learning Difficulties - SpLD
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties - PMLD

Responsibilities:

• Build positive relationships and help students overcome barriers to learning,
• Plan and deliver Maths & English lessons,
• Implement teaching and learning strategies based around the student's EHCP and make adjustments to maintain focus and motivate students,
• Liaise with schools to gain schemes of work and report any issues or concerns when necessary,
• Complete weekly reports of student s engagement and attainment, record weekly attendance figures.

Tuition sessions can be requested by local authorities, mainstream schools or alternative provisions, with sessions usually taking place off site in community venues such as:

• Libraries,
• Residential homes
• Schools
• The family home (providing an appropriate adult is present)

A full risk assessment and evaluation will take place prior to any tutoring commencing with a student.

To be considered for the role of LAC Tutor you will:

• Have proven experience of instructing or teaching young people is essential
• Have the ability to teach Maths & English
• Be able to work around Preston
• Have a comprehensive understanding of working with young people attributed EHCPs for Special Educational Needs, with references as evidence
• Have experience of implementing a variety of de-escalation strategies in challenging situations involving young people

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• A teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS)

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.