SEND Tutor – Dorchester

Job Description

Skills

At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide everyone with the skills, knowledge and experience to:

– Be independent and resilient

– Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity

– Live healthily and sustainable

– Develop and maintain healthy relationships

– Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies

– Be safe

Location: Dorchester

We are seeking a dedicated SEND Tutor to join our dedicated team at our Dorchester Centre.

Job Description

– Prepare course/training materials

Complete external paperwork as required in a timely manner
Maintain the quality of the learner programme to a sufficient standard to pass IQA and EQA criteria
Complete learner and delivery paperwork as required in a timely manner

– To deliver embedded English and Maths skills

– To deliver Maths and English GCSE/Functional skills

Provide Initial Assessment and diagnostic of the learner needs including English and maths using company standards
Teach wellbeing awareness
Attend business networking events to promote the activities of SWRAC
Support learners with LDD/SEND/ behaviour in a variety of classroom settings
Work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
Be aware of individual learner's risk assessments and needs
Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible
Other duties of a commensurate nature as required

Person Specification

Essential

Recognised teaching qualification
Level 2 Maths & English (or equivalent/ GCSE level 4)
Experience of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties
Understanding of relevant polices /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

Desirable

Behaviour qualifications
SEND qualifications

Skills / Competencies

Good communication and calculation skills
Effective team player
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good organisational skills
Effectively supervise students both in college and outside the centre, adhering to the behavior policy.
Ability to manage challenging situations and a demanding working environment
Be competent in IT
Ability to work in partnership with parents/carers and teachers
Ability to use own initiative and work flexibility
Ability to support learners with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Innovative thinker with the ability to adapt teaching and support strategies.

Ability to prioritise workload.

Knowledge

Ability to relate well to vulnerable young adults
Understanding of behaviour management strategies
Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties
Understanding of relevant polices /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
General understanding of curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings

Personal Qualities

Works well under pressure
Willing to work in a flexible manner
Be self-motivated and use personal initiative within a structured framework
Self-directed with a high level of personal drive.
Commitment to achieving excellence through continuous improvement.
Enthusiastic with the ability to motivate.
Willingness and ability to tackle poor student performance.
Ability to communicate with staff/external bodies at all levels.
Ability to problem solve.
Flexible and positive approach.
Ability and desire to empower young people with a range of learning or behavioural disabilities.
Good sense of humour.
Keen to embrace and deliver change.
Ability and willingness to champion learners with learning difficulties/disabilities.

Experience

Working with vulnerable young people with learning disabilities or challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties
Experience of working with challenging young people in an educational establishment

Special Attributes / Requirements

To be committed to promoting independence in line with preparing for adulthood outcomes of Education/Employment & Careers, Friends, Relationships and Community, Health and Independent Lives
Prepared to work flexibly to meet work requirements.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in college
Commitment to equal opportunities
Up-to-date Safeguarding and Child Protection training or qualification.
Current driving licence

Benefits

Additional leave
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance

Job Type: Full time

Salary: £29,700 to £32,700 per year

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like to find out more information, please email for an information pack.

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Closing date: 21st March 2026

SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.