Package Description
SEN Tutor (College)
£29066.25 per annum
35 days annual leave
Teachers’ Pension
Due to an increase in funding for new students, we are looking to recruit a Tutor who will work with all students across all strands of a holistic multi-sensory curriculum to develop communication, self-advocacy and choice, and improve mobility and independence.
The David Lewis College provides residential specialist further education for young adults aged 16-25 with learning disabilities including autism, epilepsy and associated neurological conditions. Some of our learners have varying degrees of challenging behaviour.
The College’s work is divided into a number of strands. The post holder will be required to work across all of the strands. There is a very strong emphasis on a holistic multi-sensory curriculum to develop communication, self-advocacy and choice and improve mobility and independence.
To act as a personal tutor to a group of students (if required).
In this role staff are responsible for a group of students which includes drawing up the Individual Learning Plans, setting targets and monitoring progress and achievement. The tutor will work closely with the Student Support Coordinators and SLT to look after all aspects of the students support and welfare.
To liaise closely with key professionals to maintain a holistic and consistent approach to student support.
To deliver teaching and learning within a range of environments and to develop the SEND curriculum area.
Candidates must be a qualified teacher, ideally with a degree in a subject area and at least two years experience working with students with a range of learning disabilities from moderate to severe.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they consistently deliver good teaching, learning and assessment.
The College’s work is divided into a number of strands. The post holder will be required to work across all of the strands. There is a very strong emphasis on a holistic multi-sensory curriculum to develop communication, self-advocacy and choice and improve mobility and independence.
· Good organisational and time management skills
· Consistently delivers good teaching, learning and assessment
· Application of subject knowledge to develop a curriculum area
· Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
· Able to work independently and as part of a team
· Commitment to a total Communications Approach
· Flexible and with the ability to problem solve
Benefits include:
· Free DBS
· Paid while training
· An occupational pension (up to 6%)
· Annual Pay Award (=£500) + annual % pay increase
· Up to 12 weeks full sick pay
· Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
· Financial Support for Further Education
· Career Progression
· A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including a Staff Counsellor, Staff Physio, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health service and a dedicated Workplace Mentor
· On site gym and swimming pool
· Free parking
About Us
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services
Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.
Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted
We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.
Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.
Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
David Lewis provides care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Hence, the post does require working early, late and weekend shifts as required.
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis
