Learning Development Tutor

Job Description

Learning Development Tutor - Scale 1 Salary: Up to £15,000 - £17,000 Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Location: The Write Time School, Warrington Road, Croydon, CR0 4BHThe Write Time is a small independent SEN therapeutic secondary school and sixth form with a capacity of 60 students, catering to pupils with EHC Plans as well as social, emotional, and mental health needs. The Write Time is the UKs first and only WilliamGlasser Institute Quality Schoo, with the implementation of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy forming the basis of our educational approach in both theory and practice. The successful candidate for this post will embrace this psychology in all aspects of theirprofessional practice, with full training provided where necessary. At The Write Time we believe Personal Social Development is important for our students. Learning at The Write Time has a balanced blend of youth work principles and traditional formal teaching(informal and formal).The Write Time ethos is therapeutic with a strong sense of family togetherness. Whilst there are clear boundaries between staff, pupils, and their parents, we do ensure that the welfare of our students is nurturing and based on mutual trust. All studentsreceive free breakfast and lunch, and participate in a variety of activities during break and lunch times. Staff at The Write Time recognise that eating with the students and participating in activities throughout the school day helps break down barriers andstrengthen their relationship with in the classroom.As an Ofsted rated Good school, The Write Time works has become a preferred provider and quality assured with in several local authorities across South London, including Croydon, Lewisham, Merton, Sutton, and Wandsworth to educate with special educationalneed. Our school offers a stable, secure, and supportive setting, where we ensure that the children and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their educational and social potential.As an exceptional Learning Development Tutor, you will work by supporting a small specialist team of teachers that are qualified to work in a therapeutic setting. You will support teachers in the classroom and will need to be a good communicator to ensurethat pupils engaged in their learning. Classes consist of a mixture of year groups tailored to needs and academic ability. You will be expected to work effectively with both teaching and support staff at all levels as well as with parents/carers, students,and external agencies. Training in school systems and practices will be provided. This role will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to work closely with students in a small classroom setting (approximately 10 students per class within Keystages 3 and 4). In September 2022, we opened our small specialist KS5 Provision.About you

• Willing to participate in all training and develop a career in education
• The ability to work with the class teacher to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential
• A positive approach to managing challenging behaviour and staying calm under pressure
• With support, be able to plan learning sessions relating to PSHE/RSE
• The ability to engage pupils and lead learning sessions relating to PSHE/RSE

What we offer

• Employee assistance programme (external emotional wellbeing support for staff)
• Specialist training, development and CPD
• Free parking
• Onsite catering
• Career progression opportunities
• Potential Teachers holidays (once specialist training and teaching responsibilities have been achieved)

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.InterestedIf you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.The Write Time is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Write Time is an equal opportunitiesemployer.A school that prioritises staff voice, wellbeing, and workload, as well as a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.No agencies please.

Keyskills :
Secondary SchoolSENSocial SkillsGroup ActivitiesYouth Work