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Tradewind Recruitment·South Shields, North East·Posted 1 week ago

💰 £15-30/hour

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Do you have a passion for supporting young people and helping them re-engage with education? Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for compassionate and flexible 1:1 Tutors to support Looked After Children (LAC) across South Tyneside area through personalised tuition.

The Role

As a LAC Tutor, you will provide tailored educational support to young people in care, many of whom may have experienced interruptions in their schooling. Your role will focus on helping students rebuild confidence in learning and achieve their individual educational goals.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering individualised tuition sessions, primarily in English and Maths, either face-to-face or online
Designing and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs, including EHCP and PEP targets
Encouraging engagement, confidence, and motivation through supportive teaching approaches
Working closely with Virtual Schools, carers, social workers, and education settings to ensure joined-up support
Monitoring and recording student progress and contributing to ongoing educational planning

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from individuals who:

Have experience teaching, tutoring, or supporting vulnerable young people, particularly those in care or with SEMH needs
Are understanding of the unique challenges faced by children in the care system
Can adapt their teaching methods to suit different abilities and learning styles
Are patient, reliable, and committed to helping young people succeed
Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel across North Yorkshire

A teaching qualification such as QTS or QTLS would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applicants with relevant experience and a strong commitment to supporting young people.

What Tradewind Offers

Flexible working opportunities that can fit around your availability from 2-6 hours per day.
Support from a friendly and highly experienced team
The chance to work with a variety of learners in rewarding settings
A unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of children in care

If you're motivated to help young people overcome barriers to education and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with Tradewind Recruitment to start making a difference.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills

1:1 tutoring experienceEnglish tutoringMaths tutoringVulnerable young people supportFull UK driving licenceVehicle accessEHCP knowledgePEP targets understanding

Nice-to-have

QTS qualificationQTLS qualificationSEMH experienceLooked After Children experienceVirtual Schools experience

Soft skills

PatienceFlexibilityCompassionReliabilityAdaptabilityCommunicationEmpathyMotivation

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⭐ Highlight your experience with vulnerable young people or SEMH needs prominently as this is specifically mentioned for LAC support

📊 Quantify your tutoring impact: 'Supported 8 LAC students, improving English levels by average 2 grades'

🌐 Emphasise your flexibility with 2-6 hour availability and willingness to travel across South Tyneside

🎯 Showcase knowledge of EHCP and PEP processes as these are key requirements for LAC tutoring

🤝 Demonstrate multi-agency working experience with Virtual Schools, social workers and carers

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•Delivered 1:1 English and Maths tutoring to 12 Looked After Children, achieving 85% improvement in engagement levels within 3 months
•Collaborated with Virtual Schools and social workers to develop EHCP-aligned lesson plans for 8 students with SEMH needs
•Adapted teaching methods for vulnerable young people, resulting in 6 students progressing by average 1.5 grade levels over academic year

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Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the LAC Tutor position with Tradewind Recruitment in South Shields. Having worked extensively with vulnerable young people, I understand the unique educational challenges faced by Looked After Children and am passionate about helping them rebuild confidence through personalised English and Maths tuition.

My background in supporting students with SEMH needs and experience working with EHCP and PEP targets aligns perfectly with your requirements for this role.

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Technical

›How would you adapt a Maths lesson for a Year 9 student with SEMH needs who has missed 6 months of schooling?
›What strategies would you use to engage a Looked After Child who has lost confidence in learning?
›How do you incorporate EHCP targets into your lesson planning?
›Describe your approach to monitoring and recording student progress for Virtual School reviews
›How would you differentiate teaching methods for students with varying abilities in the same subject?

Behavioural

›Tell me about a time you supported a vulnerable young person who was struggling with education
›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching approach for a disengaged student
›How would you handle a situation where a student becomes upset during a tutoring session?
›Give an example of when you worked with multiple professionals to support a young person
›Tell me about a time you helped rebuild someone's confidence in learning

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Tell me about a time you supported a vulnerable young person who was struggling with education

I worked with a 14-year-old in foster care who had missed 8 months of schooling due to placement changes. Initially, he refused to engage with any academic work and had severe anxiety about Maths. I started with 20-minute sessions focusing on building trust rather than curriculum content. I used practical examples like calculating gaming scores to make Maths relevant to his interests. Over 12 weeks, I gradually increased session length and introduced formal learning objectives. By the end of term, he was completing full hour sessions and had progressed from Entry Level 2 to Level 1 in Maths, giving him confidence to return to mainstream education.

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How would you handle a situation where a student becomes upset during a tutoring session?

During a session with a 15-year-old Looked After Child, she became distressed when struggling with fractions, saying she was 'stupid like everyone says'. I immediately stopped the academic work and acknowledged her feelings without dismissing them. I gave her space to calm down and offered a drink of water. Once she was ready, I shared examples of other students who had overcome similar challenges and reminded her of her recent progress in English comprehension. I suggested we end the Maths early and spend 10 minutes on something she enjoyed - creative writing. This approach helped her leave feeling positive, and she returned the following week more willing to tackle challenging topics.

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