EOTAS Tutor

Pay: £200.00 – £300.00 per day

Do you want the opportunity to step away from the pressures of a traditional classroom and instead focus on delivering truly personalised education that changes lives?

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher who is passionate about creating meaningful educational pathways for young people with SEND, SEMH, medical needs and those who are unable to access mainstream education.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out baseline assessments across core curriculum areas to identify learners’ strengths, attainment levels and gaps in learning.
• Develop personalised KS4 curriculum pathways aligned with EHCP outcomes, learner aspirations and appropriate qualifications such as GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN.
• Coordinate the creation and regular review of comprehensive Pupil Passports, ensuring they reflect each learner’s strengths, needs, interests, barriers to learning and successful teaching strategies.
• Lead curriculum planning in collaboration with learners, parents, carers and Local Authorities.
• Monitor learner attendance, engagement, wellbeing, academic progress and progress towards EHCP outcomes.
• Ensure reasonable adjustments, scaffolding, communication strategies and personalised support are consistently embedded throughout teaching.
• Prepare progress reports and contribute to statutory EHCP documentation and Annual Reviews.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance and educational quality across all EOTAS packages.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Extensive experience working with learners with SEND, SEMH and complex additional needs.
• A thorough understanding of the KS4 curriculum and alternative education provision.
• Excellent knowledge of EHCPs, Annual Review processes and person-centred planning.
• Experience designing personalised curriculum pathways and differentiated learning programmes.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships with families, Local Authorities and professionals.
• The ability to analyse learner progress and use assessment information to inform educational planning.
• A compassionate, flexible and solution-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

• National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO) or equivalent SEND leadership experience.
• Experience delivering or coordinating EOTAS or Section 19 provision.
• Knowledge of GCSE, Functional Skills, ASDAN and alternative accreditation pathways.
• Experience supporting learners transitioning into Further Education, employment or apprenticeships.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and relational approaches.

Why Join Specialist Send Group?

At Specialist Send Group, we are passionate about creating educational opportunities for learners who require something different. We pride ourselves on delivering personalised, high-quality education that places the young person at the centre of everything we do.