Job Title: SEN Tutor - Early Learning Support

Location: Manchester

Job Type: Part-time/Temporary

Hourly: £25 - £35

Job Overview:
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled SEN Tutor to provide one-to-one support to a 4-year-old student with social communication challenges and developmental delay. The role will focus on supporting early learning skills, promoting interaction and attention, and addressing sensory needs and motor skills development. The successful candidate will work in a tailored, nurturing environment that prioritizes the student's unique developmental needs, enabling them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide individualised support to the student, focusing on early learning skills, including communication, literacy, numeracy, and basic cognitive development.

* Promote positive interactions and support the development of social skills, helping the student engage meaningfully with peers and adults.

* Use a variety of teaching strategies and resources to enhance attention and engagement, considering the child's developmental stage and sensory needs.

* Develop and implement activities to support fine and gross motor skills development, ensuring that they are both enjoyable and challenging.

* Create a structured, sensory-friendly learning environment that minimizes distractions and supports the student's focus and comfort.

* Adapt teaching techniques to suit the student's learning style, sensory preferences, and attention span, ensuring content is both accessible and engaging.

* Work closely with parents, caregivers, and the wider multidisciplinary team (including SENCOs, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists) to ensure a holistic approach to the child's development.

* Support the child in developing appropriate behaviour, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills.

* Regularly assess the child's progress and adapt learning activities to meet changing needs.

* Promote independence in early tasks while providing the necessary level of support to help the student succeed.

* Ensure a safe and secure environment for the child, adhering to safeguarding policies and best practices.

Key Requirements:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant UK teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, DTLLS, or equivalent).

* Experience working with children with social communication difficulties, developmental delay, or other related special educational needs (SEN).

* A strong understanding of early childhood development, including language acquisition, motor skills, and social-emotional development.

* Ability to create and deliver a structured, engaging learning experience that meets the child's individual needs.

* Experience in using strategies to support attention, engagement, and sensory regulation in young children.

* A caring, patient, and flexible approach with the ability to build trust and develop a positive relationship with the child.

* Good communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with parents, teachers, and external professionals.

* Understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to ensuring the child's safety and well-being.

* Knowledge of supporting motor skills development, sensory processing, and strategies for enhancing social communication.

Desirable Skills:

* Training or experience in working with children with developmental delays, sensory processing issues, or communication difficulties (e.g., Makaton, PECS, or other communication strategies).

* Experience with early interventions such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, or other therapeutic approaches.

* Ability to create and implement sensory-friendly learning activities that cater to a range of sensory needs.

* Understanding of play-based learning and the ability to integrate this into educational activities