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Package DescriptionSEND College Tutor

Location: David Lewis College, Cheshire, SK9 7UD

Full Time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

£28,080 to £36,920 per annum (dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)

David Lewis College is a rapidly growing Independent Specialist College for young people between the ages of 16 and 25. As a specialist education provider we enhance the skills and life options of young people with learning difficulties including autism, epilepsy, and other neurological disabilities. We recognise that successful learning is achieved through positive experiences and we strive to create a college day that is motivating, rewarding and purposeful.

We are looking for an inspirational College SEN Tutor who is committed to developing the skills, confidence, ambition and independence of young people on their journey into adulthood.

The successful candidate will be:-

Qualified to QTLS level or willing to work towards
Passionate about teaching young people with special educational needs
Committed and willing to learn the skills required to be an outstanding Tutor
Able to use their knowledge and skills to provide the best possible education for learners including the delivery of an individualised curriculum
Creative, adaptable and resilient, with a positive attitude
Committed to working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team 
Confident in dealing with young people who may display challenging behavioursPlease read the job description attached to this role.

In addition to the range of employee benefits below, the role offers:

The opportunity to work in a highly specialist, supportive environment
An individualised curriculum developed specifically to meet the varied needs of the David Lewis students
Wonderful students with a highly positive and ambitious attitude to learning and to life
A commitment to individualised, specialised and collective continued professionalOther benefits include:-

Opportunity to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Up to 12 weeks full sick pay
Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
Annual Pay Award
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
Employee Referral and Reward SchemeAbout 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 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