Details:
- Salary: £26.53 - 30 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Devizes Wiltshire
- Date: 2 hours ago
Description:
I hope you are well.
We are seeking a Tutor to support an 18-year-old male with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), significant communication needs, sensory differences and learning difficulties. He has attended specialist provisions throughout his education and would benefit from a patient, adaptable tutor who is confident supporting learners with additional needs.
Provision Details
Location: SN10 area
Delivery: 1:1, face-to-face
Preferred Setting: Away from the family home where possible
Subjects: Functional Skills English, Functional Skills Maths, Potentially History and Geography
Additional Support: SEMH support, mentoring and independence skills development
About T
T has a strong interest in History and Geography and would enjoy opportunities to explore these subjects alongside his core English and Maths learning, this however is not mandatory.
Key Needs
- Anxiety in noisy or crowded environments
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Social, emotional and mental health needs
- Significant communication difficulties
- Reliance on routine, structure and predictability
- Difficulty managing change, transitions and unfamiliar situations
- Requiring 1:1 support for both engagement and safety due to potential flight risk when distressed
T can find social interactions challenging and benefits from working with familiar, trusted adults. He may communicate distress indirectly through withdrawal, noises, becoming frustrated, or asking others to "go away."
Support Strategies Required
- Using visual timetables and visual supports
- Providing clear structure and routine
- Breaking tasks into manageable steps
- Giving additional processing time
- Supporting emotional regulation and confidence building
- Developing functional communication skills
- Encouraging independence and life skills development
- Supporting social communication in a safe and structured way
Long-Term Goals
- Functional literacy and numeracy skills for adulthood
- Independence skills, including managing money, time and everyday tasks
- Increased confidence and resilience
- Improved communication skills
- reater ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with reduced prompting
- Preparation for future education, training or adult life opportunities
If you feel this may be a suitable opportunity for you, I would love to arrange a call to discuss the provision in more detail.
Thankyou.
I look forward to hearing from you