Jobs, fresher vacancy - College Tutor • Tyne & Wear

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Tyne & Wear

Job Title: Autism-Specific College TutorLocation: Newcastle Contract: [Full-time / Part-time / Permanent / Fixed Term] Salary: [Grade/Salary Range] Closing Date: February 2026About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and skilled Tutor / Teaching Practitioner to support our mission of delivering a high-quality, autism-specific educational experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling students to maximise their potential for future life, wellbeing and work.You will be a member of a supportive teaching team, working closely with the Centre Coordinator to ensure the smooth daily running of the centre, the effective delivery of an autism-informed curriculum, and positive outcomes for our learners.Key Responsibilities Deliver planned, coordinated and high-quality teaching and learning sessions tailored to autistic learnersEnsure curriculum content is autism-specific, personalised and informed by students’ Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)Maintain accurate educational records including session plans, schemes of work, assessments and learning progress in line with school systemsMonitor, assess and evaluate learner progress using initial, formative and summative assessmentEmbed Literacy, Numeracy and ICT within teaching where appropriatePrepare student reports and contribute to reviews for internal and external stakeholders, including Local AuthoritiesSupport pastoral care and student wellbeing as directed by the Centre CoordinatorContribute to enrichment activities, work placement support and transition planningParticipate in recruitment, assessment and review of studentsLiaise with partner schools, FE colleges and external agenciesTake part in marketing activities such as Open Days and eventsEngage in continuous professional development and keep up to date with subject and sector developmentsComply with all school policies including safeguarding, equality and diversity, GDPR, health & safety and confidentiality What We’re Looking For Experience of teaching or supporting learning, ideally within SEND or autism-specific educationUnderstanding of EHCPs, non-accredited learning and RARPA (or willingness to develop this knowledge)Strong organisational, communication and record-keeping skillsA commitment to inclusive practice, equality and diversityAbility to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary teamWillingness to take responsibility for curriculum development, pastoral duties and administrative tasksA proactive approach to professional development and reflective practice Why Join? Be part of a specialist organisation making a real difference to the lives of autistic young peopleWork within a supportive, values-driven teamAccess to ongoing training and professional developmentOpportunity to contribute to innovative, autism-specific education and curriculum design We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checksAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.