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Chatten Free School is recruiting new tutors for September 2025!
Come and be part of something special at our Outstanding SEND school, where every day is rewarding, every pupil is unique, and the team is fantastic. Opportunities like this don't come around often-so if you're passionate, motivated, and ready to make a real difference, now's the time to apply.
We can't wait to meet you!
Are you seeking a meaningful career opportunity where you can truly impact the lives of incredible young people and contribute to the creation of something innovative and dynamic? Are you eager to embrace each day with enthusiasm, all while opening doors to making a remarkable and enduring difference? If your answer is a resounding yes, then allow us to introduce you to an exceptional prospect!
Welcome to Chatten Free School, a pioneering institution dedicated to special needs education nestled in the vibrant heart of Essex. We are currently on the lookout for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our ranks as tutors.
What sets this opportunity apart, you ask?
As a Tutor within our esteemed institution, you will step into a role brimming with increased responsibilities, creative autonomy, and competitive compensation. Your journey will be hands-on and dynamic, as you dive into the fast-paced realm of educational assistance, crafting tailored curricula and crafting engaging resources for our students. Moreover, you'll have the privilege of accessing specialized training and comprehensive support to hone your skills and foster your professional growth within our progressive framework.
To excel in this role, a hunger for learning coupled with a proactive mindset is essential. Flexibility, resilience, and a polished professional demeanor are also key attributes, alongside stellar communication skills both written and verbal. Above all, a genuine willingness to actively engage with our students and collaborate harmoniously with fellow team members is paramount.
You will need to be enthusiastic, energetic and creative.
At Chatten Free School, we firmly believe in the power of individualized education, underpinned by evidence-based methodologies. Our mission is clear: to empower our students to navigate the world with independence and to equip them with lifelong, socially relevant skills that enrich their lives immeasurably.
If you feel you possess the qualities to thrive as part of our esteemed team of tutors, seize this opportunity without hesitation! Apply today and embark on a fulfilling journey of transforming the lives of our pupils.
The position is for8:30-16:00 Mon-Fri term time only.
We cannot accept applications for part-time positions.
IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
This is a very physical role, you will need to be on your feet for most of the day and will need to maintain high levels of engagement and energy throughout the day.
You will need to be able to get up from the floor quickly to support young people
You WILL work with young people who display highly challenging behaviour including physically challenging behaviour such as hitting, kicking, biting, hairpulling etc.
You will support with personal hygiene and deal with multiple bodily fluids
Please take some time to visit our website to learn more about what we do. Also check out our unique term structure.
www.Chattenfreeschool.co.uk.
To gain deeper insights into the Chatten Free School experience, be sure to check out our recruitment video athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgdvD1JHQL4.
Don't delay; take the first step towards making a profound impact in the lives of our students by clicking 'apply' today!
Information about the School
We are a specialist day free school in Witham, Essex working with children and young people who are severely affected by their autism and associated learning difficulties. Our pupils are ages 4-19. Most of our pupils are pre-vocal or in the early stages of developing communicative skills.
We believe that through a consistent and individualised curriculum, using effective and evidence based learning techniques we can ensure that our pupils leave us as independent as possible and with life-long socially significant skills which will enable them to access the world around them in a rich and meaningful way.
Our primary vision for Chatten pupils is: Happiness, Independence and Respect.
We have high expectations of our pupils and believe that they can achieve great things. Our primary focus is to provide all our pupils with an effective form of communication which they can use throughout their lives. We also aim to teach them important tolerance, life and academic skills which will be functional in their real lives beyond school.
Chatten provision includes access to individualised curriculums based on input in the areas of; applied behaviour analysis (ABA), speech and language therapy (SALT), occupational therapy (OT) and qualified teacher (QTS) level educational interventions. We use evidence based interventions and monitor progress meticulously to ensure that methods are effective for the pupil.
We are very excited to be able to offer some amazing facilities at our school which are outlined in the pages on specialist areas.
Most importantly of all we will have a staff team who all share the same vision for our school and your children. Our strongest shared desire: to enrich our pupils lives with the shared aim of Happiness, Independence and Respect.
To learn more about our school visit our website (www.chattenfreeschool.co.uk) or watch our recruitment video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgdvD1JHQL4&t=24s