Tutor (Sen)

Package DescriptionSEND College Tutor

Location: David Lewis College, Cheshire, SK9 7UD

Full Time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

£27,000 to £35,500 per annum (dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)

David Lewis is an employer of choice.  The David Lewis College provides residential and day specialist further education for young adults aged 16-25 who have com plex needs including epilepsy, related neurological conditions, Autism learning difficulties and varying degrees of challenging behaviour. David Lewis College is rated as “Outstanding” by OFSTED.

We are looking to recruit a SEND Tutor who will work with all students across all strands of a holistic multi-sensory curriculum to develop communication, self-advocacy and choice, and improve mobility and independence.

Candidates must be a fully qualified teacher, ideally with a degree in a subject area at least 2 years’ experience working with students with a range of learning disabilities from moderate to severe.  The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they consistently deliver good teaching, learning and assessment.

As well as the opportunity to work in an “Outstanding” College in a picturesque rural setting other benefits include:-

Teachers’ Pension
Up to 12 weeks full sick pay
Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
Further Education Sponsorship
Career Progression
A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including:-
an Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health services
A Physio service for staff
A Staff Counsellor
On site pharmacy
On site gym and swimming pool
Free parking
Digital Rewards

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.

 
The Ideal Candidate 

 
About UsDavid Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services

Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.

Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

David Lewis provides care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Hence, the post does require working early, late and weekend shifts as required.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis