Job Description:

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Subject: Science
Phase: Secondary / SEND
Working Arrangement: In-person

Quantum Scholars are looking for a patient, supportive and experienced SEND Science Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one educational support to a young person in Wokingham.

The successful tutor will have strong Science subject knowledge and experience supporting secondary-aged learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs. You will be confident adapting your teaching style, pace and resources to meet individual learning needs, while helping the learner build confidence and make positive academic progress.

Experience supporting young people who have barriers to accessing mainstream education, including anxiety, school avoidance, disengagement or challenging behaviour, would be highly desirable. The ability to create a calm, structured and supportive learning environment will be essential.

This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.

• Providing personalised one-to-one Science tuition to a secondary-aged learner.

• Supporting the secondary Science curriculum and GCSE preparation where appropriate.

• Covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics depending on the learner's needs and the tutor's subject specialism.

• Identifying gaps in scientific knowledge and providing targeted support.

• Breaking down complex scientific concepts into manageable and accessible steps.

• Adapting lessons, resources, teaching methods and pace to meet individual needs.

• Supporting scientific terminology, understanding, application and problem-solving skills.

• Supporting GCSE revision, exam preparation and exam technique where appropriate.

• Creating a calm, structured and positive learning environment.

• Supporting learners who may have barriers to accessing mainstream education.

• Using the learner's interests and strengths to encourage engagement.

• Supporting learners who may experience anxiety, school avoidance or disengagement.

• Supporting learners who may display challenging or unpredictable behaviour where appropriate.

• Developing confidence, resilience, independence and positive attitudes towards Science.

• Monitoring progress and providing appropriate feedback.

• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the young person.

• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the learner's support.

• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.

• Strong Science subject knowledge at secondary level.

• Experience teaching or tutoring Science.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.

• Experience providing one-to-one or personalised educational support.

• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.

• Experience supporting learners who may have barriers to accessing mainstream education.

• Experience supporting challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.

• A patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.

• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.

• Confidence supporting learners who may be reluctant, anxious or disengaged from education.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to create a positive and structured learning environment.

• Reliable and consistent approach to work.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

• The right to work in the UK.

Quantum Scholars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.