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  • Location: Plymouth
  • Salary: £15.75 per hour
  • Expiry date: 01/12/2026
  • Permanent

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Join Our Team as a Learning Tutor (SEND)

Are you passionate about empowering students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential?

Would you like a role where you can deliver meaningful, person-centred learning and make a real difference in young people’s lives?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! United Response is looking for a dedicated Learning Tutor to join our education team at ROC College.

LOCATION: Plymouth

FUNCTION: ROC College

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Curriculum Manager

ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Delivering personalised teaching and learning to students with SEND

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

SALARY: £15.75 per hour

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a qualified, enthusiastic Learning Tutor with experience supporting individuals with SEND. You’ll be skilled at planning and delivering engaging lessons that support independence, wellbeing, and personal development.

The ideal applicant will have:

• GCSEs (A–C in English and Maths) or equivalent• AET (Level 3) teaching/tutoring certification• Experience creating and delivering bespoke learning plans• Strong communication skills and effective behaviour management techniques• Flexibility to adapt sessions to students’ diverse needs

Desirable experience includes:

• Safeguarding and working with challenging behaviours• Knowledge of relevant SEND legislation• Experience embedding Maths and English into learning sessions

What to Expect

As part of the ROC College team, you will:

• Deliver one-to-one and small group sessions with tailored curriculums• Support students to develop life skills such as finance, health, and independent living• Collaborate with Learning Mentors, Curriculum Managers, and external professionals• Implement engaging learning activities across classroom and community settings• Monitor progress, manage behaviour plans, and promote independence and confidence

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities.

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