1:1 LAC (Looked After Child) Tutor

Location: Sheffield

Salary Scale: £25 - £30 per hour

Start: ASAP

Status: Full Time/Part time

GSL Education invites applications for the position of a 1:1 LAC (Looked After Child) Tutor at a school in Sheffield.The A 1:1 LAC (Looked After Child) Tutor in schools play a critical role in providing educational support to children.

Job Summary:

This role involves several key responsibilities and requires a specific set of skills and qualifications to effectively support the unique needs of looked after children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 tutoring sessions for Looked After Children, ensuring their unique educational needs are met.
• Need to provide 1:1 Maths, English, Science and SEMH Support with the Looked After Children (LAC) or Children that are Looked After (CLA)
• Create and deliver engaging, personalised lesson plans that align with each child's individual education plan (IEP).
• Monitor and report on student progress, adapting teaching strategies as necessary.
• Foster a supportive and nurturing learning environment to help students achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent tutoring/teaching experience.
• Proven experience working with children, particularly those in care or with special educational needs (SEN).
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by Looked After Children and the ability to address these effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to support and inspire children in care.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or willingness to apply for a new one.

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