EOTAS Tutor - Maths & Science - Wokingham
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Subjects: Maths & Science
Phase: Secondary / EOTAS / SEND / SEMH
Working Arrangement: In-person
Quantum Scholars are looking for a supportive, patient and experienced EOTAS Tutor to provide personalised one-to-one tuition to young people in Wokingham who are accessing Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) provision.
We are particularly interested in tutors with strong Maths and/or Science subject knowledge, who are confident supporting learners through the secondary curriculum and up to GCSE level where appropriate.
The successful tutor will be able to adapt their teaching to suit individual learning needs, abilities, interests and engagement levels. Alongside academic progress, the role will focus on helping young people build confidence, develop independence and re-engage positively with education.
Experience working with SEND and/or SEMH learners, particularly those who have struggled to access mainstream education, would be highly desirable.
This is an in-person tutoring role and is not online work.
The role may involve:
- Providing personalised one-to-one tuition to young people accessing EOTAS provision.
- Supporting Maths and/or Science, depending on the tutor's subject knowledge and experience.
- Supporting learners across the secondary curriculum and up to GCSE level where appropriate.
- Planning and delivering engaging, accessible and appropriately challenging lessons.
- Adapting teaching methods, resources and pace to meet individual learning needs.
- Identifying gaps in learning and providing targeted academic support.
- Supporting GCSE preparation, revision and exam technique where appropriate.
- Breaking down complex concepts into manageable and accessible steps.
- Helping learners develop confidence and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Supporting young people who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education.
- Creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
- Helping learners re-engage with education and develop motivation and independence.
- Adapting sessions according to the learner's interests, strengths and individual needs.
- Monitoring progress and adapting tuition accordingly.
- Providing feedback to parents/carers and other professionals involved in the young person's education.
- Building positive and trusting relationships with learners.
- Working collaboratively with families and wider support teams.
- Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of the young person.
Essential requirements:
- Strong subject knowledge in Maths and/or Science, with the ability to support secondary-aged learners.
- Ability to support learning up to GCSE level in your relevant subject area.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
- Experience supporting learners who have struggled to access mainstream education is highly desirable.
- Experience delivering one-to-one tuition or personalised educational support.
- Ability to adapt teaching approaches to individual academic, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Patient, calm, flexible and empathetic approach.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to build trust and engage learners who may be reluctant or disengaged from education.
- Confidence creating a positive and structured learning environment.
- Good organisational skills and a professional approach.
- 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.