Tutor – Agency Role | Education Family Wellbeing Service
Location: Ashford/Medway
Reports to: Senior Leadership Team
Employment Type: Agency
About the Role
We’re looking for dedicated tutors to join our Education Family Wellbeing Service (EFWS), working with children and young people who are Educated Other Than At School (EOTAS) or face Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges and Special Educational Needs (SEN).
You’ll make a real difference by raising engagement, achievement, and wellbeing among students who need additional support, working in EFWS provisions, community settings, and schools across the region.
What You’ll Do
Teaching & Learning:
Deliver engaging education to students with SEMH and SEN in various settings
Plan, prepare, and teach across the curriculum using both traditional and online resources
Adapt your approach to meet individual learning needs within our extended curriculum
Support students through internal and external examinations
Student Support & Progress:
Monitor and assess student progress, providing regular feedback
Compile reports for parents/carers and other agencies
Register attendance and maintain safe, encouraging learning environments
Celebrate student achievements and promote high expectations
Collaboration:
Work closely with parents/carers, schools, health professionals, and social care providers
Participate in professional development, meetings, and curriculum planning
Share best practices and innovative teaching methods
Support transitional programmes and school placements
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Experience teaching secondary-aged students
Experience working with students with SEN
Success in raising wellbeing and achievement in both formal and informal settings
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish high expectations and build student self-esteem
Knowledge of safeguarding, attendance, and SEND legislation
Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)*
Experience teaching primary-aged students
Experience developing innovative learning experiences
Knowledge of the secondary curriculum
Experience engaging parents/carers as partners
Facilitation of student voice activities
Note: QTS holders will undertake full teaching responsibilities in line with DfE Teachers’ Standards. Non-QTS tutors will focus on tutoring and learning support roles.
Why Join EFWS?
Make a meaningful impact on vulnerable young people’s lives
Work in diverse, community-based settings
Access ongoing professional development and training
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Flexible working across agreed geographical range
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our passionate team supporting students who need it most.