SEND Tutor – KS4 and KS5 - Fable House

Organisations

Fable House

Hours

35 hours/week, Term Time Only to commence ASAP

Number of Jobs

Numerous

Location(s)

Building 29, Brooke's Mill, Bank Foot Lane, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, HD4 7NR

Position type

Permanent

Salary

Salary: £23,490 – £27,681 (dependent on qualification and experience, with potential extra allowances for additional responsibilities)

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Fable House

Fable House is an independent provision in Huddersfield supporting students aged 11–21 with complex autism profiles, including demand avoidance and long histories of educational trauma.

We are looking for multiple Candidates, part time and full time roles can be discussed

Ideal start date beginning of September.

Our Values

• A safe and nurturing environment where students feel valued, confident and supported
• A focus on emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, and lifelong healthy habits
• Empowering students with skills for life, learning and the future
  
  

We are looking for a thoughtful, adaptable and emotionally attuned SEND Tutor to join our specialist team.

This post is focused on working with our KS4 and KS5 learners, many of whom have had long periods out of education or experienced multiple placement breakdowns. You will play a key role in delivering Functional Skills English and Maths as well as our creative, project-based curriculum, alongside supporting students through therapeutic interventions led by our qualified professionals.

What makes this role different?

• You will work in a truly trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming setting, using approaches like P.A.C.E. and co-regulation as the foundation of your relationships with students.
• You'll help students reconnect with learning and rediscover trust in education — often for the first time in years.
• You’ll work in a small, values-led team with time and space to reflect, collaborate and grow.
  
  

We’re looking for someone who:

• Understands that all behaviour is communication and responds with curiosity, not control.
• Is confident working within a trauma-informed, relationship-led approach using P.A.C.E.
• Has experience delivering Functional Skills English and Maths, with the creativity and flexibility to personalise learning journeys.
• Can deliver project-based learning that integrates life skills, creativity, and real-world application.
• Can support students to engage in therapeutic programmes and interventions.
• Believes in radical acceptance of others, developing resilience through being supported through real-life experiences, and celebrating all successes — big or small.
  
  

To apply, please complete our application form. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact Fable House on 01484 362176

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants should be aware that the DBS certificate will be reviewed as part of the recruitment process.

Job Description: SEND Tutor – KS4 & KS5

Responsible to: Curriculum Lead / Headteacher

Contract: Term Time Only (35 hours/week)

Salary: £23,490 – £27,681 (based on qaulifiction/ experience), with additional responsibility allowances available

Location: Fable House, Huddersfield

Our Ethos

• Everyone has the potential to learn and achieve
• All behaviour communicates a need
• Each new day is a fresh start
• We all do our best within our capacity at the time
• Everyone has skills they can develop and share
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills English and Maths to KS4 and KS5 students, adapting content for varied and complex needs
• Deliver our project-based curriculum, integrating practical learning, creativity, and real-life skills
• Use trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming approaches to build safe, trusting relationships with students
• Support students to engage in therapeutic interventions and emotional development sessions, working alongside qualified therapists and specialists
• Embed our Happy, Healthy, Independent values in everyday practice:
• Monitor and record student progress, contribute to reviews and planning meetings
• Be responsive and reflective when managing distressed behaviour, using a needs-based lens
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively with colleagues and families
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

• Experience working with students with complex SEND, including autism and demand avoidance
• Ability to teach Functional Skills/GCSE or equivalent English and Maths
• Understanding and application of trauma-informed practice and P.A.C.E.
• Experience with project-based or creative curriculum delivery
• Emotionally resilient and able to respond with curiosity to behaviour
• Reflective, relational, and values-driven
• Maths and English C/4 or above at GCSE or higher
• Experience in specialist or alternative provision
• Relevant teaching or tutoring qualification
• Training in therapeutic approaches or mental health
• Familiarity with EHCPs and SEN support planning
• Experience in a therapeutic or recovery-based model
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience with project-based or creative curriculum delivery
  
  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants should be aware that the DBS certificate will be reviewed as part of the recruitment process.

“Everyone has the potential to learn and achieve.”

Closing date

29 August 2025, 11:55 PM

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