Title: Part-Time Early Years/KS1 Tutor Location: Skelmersdale, Lancashire Job Type: Part-time, Hourly We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Part-Time Tutor to work on a 1:1 basis with a young child in the Early Years to KS1 age range. The successful candidate will work from a Skelmersdale location and dedicate initially 2-3 hours a day, a few days a week, with the potential to progress to 4-5 hours a day. This is an exceptional opportunity for a compassionate individual to make a significant impact on a child with special educational needs. **Key Responsibilities:** - Work closely with the child, focusing on engagement through a play-based curriculum that is tailored to the child's individual needs and interests. - Utilise and become proficient with the child’s communication device (e.g., Proloquo2Go on an iPad) to support and develop their communicative abilities. - Develop creative learning strategies to address the child’s Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profile and adapt to their specific sensory requirements. - Foster a supportive and nurturing learning environment that enables the child to form a secure educational attachment in the absence of the mother. - Liaise with parents and caregivers to ensure a consistent approach to the child’s learning and development, and provide regular updates on progress. - Implement tactics to manage and support the child's sensory needs in collaboration with other professionals if applicable. - Adjust and personalize educational materials and activities to enhance learning opportunities. - Monitor and record the child’s progress, adapting strategies as necessary to optimize learning outcomes. **Requirements:** - Proven experience working with children in Early Years or KS1, particularly those with communication difficulties and SEN. - Familiarity with or willingness to learn how to use assistive communication technology. - Understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and experience with children who have similar profiles is preferred. - Knowledge of sensory processing needs and experience in creating sensory-friendly learning environments. - Ability to work sensitively and effectively with children who have a significant attachment to a parent. - Strong interpersonal skills and the capability to build a rapport with both the child and family. - A patient, creative, and flexible approach to teaching. - Relevant qualifications in education or SEN support are desirable. - Enhanced DBS check will be required. - Experience with Proloquo2Go **Working Hours:** Initially, the working hours for this role will be 2-3 hours per day, a few days a week, with the potential to increase to 4-5 hours per day. The specific days and times will be agreed upon with the successful candidate. **How to Apply:** Interested applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role, including information on experience, qualifications, and why they are passionate about supporting children with special education needs. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Please note that due to the nature of the job involving work with a vulnerable child, a thorough background check will be conducted on the final candidate. INDLAN <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Sara Rodrigues on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3025 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sara Rodrigues&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3025</strong></strong>