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We’re passionate about supporting the most vulnerable young people in education, and we’re always excited to connect with tutors who share that commitment. If you've secured an interview with us, congratulations!
We frequently see fantastic teachers interview with us who are unable to demonstrate their skills and experience at the interview stage due to their lack of preparation.
To help you prepare and make a strong impression, we've created this guide highlighting the key areas that make a great interview.
1. Reflect on Your Approach to Working with Vulnerable Young People
Our tutors work with young people facing a variety of social, emotional, and behavioural barriers. Being trauma-informed and taking a child-centred approach are essential.
Be sure to consider::
- How do you connect with a young person beyond their academic profile?
- Can you recall a moment where a student made progress that wasn’t purely academic, perhaps emotionally, behaviourally, or socially?
Can you highlight specific strategies you have used when a young person with Complex Needs is disengaged, withdrawn, or exhibiting challenging behaviour? - If most of your experience has been within a school environment, how would you adapt your approach to supporting a young person in a 1 to 1 setting?
2. Share Your Experience Supporting Young People with Complex Needs
We’re looking for tutors who are resilient, empathetic, and skilled in working with learners who may have high-level or complex needs.
Be sure to consider::
- Can you provide specific examples of working with students who faced multiple challenges, such as SEN, trauma, or school refusal?
- How did you go about building a positive relationship and establishing trust?
What progress did you help them achieve, academically, emotionally, or behaviourally?
3. Demonstrate Your Safeguarding Awareness
Safeguarding isn’t just a policy at Targeted Provision, it’s part of our ethos. We need tutors who understand the principles of safeguarding and are confident in applying them.
Be sure to consider:
- What are your responsibilities if a young person makes a disclosure?
- Who would you contact, and what details would you record?
- When would you contact us?
- Have there been any occasions where you have needed to report a concern to an external agency?
Want a real sense of what tutoring with us looks like? Take a look at our case studies to see how our tutors make a difference every day. It’s a great way to familiarise yourself with the work we do and to see how your own experience aligns with our values.
Final Thoughts
Interviewing for a role with Targeted Provision, or any organisation supporting vulnerable young people, is your chance to demonstrate more than just your teaching ability. It’s an opportunity to show your empathy, flexibility, and dedication to making a real difference.
Take time to reflect, prepare meaningful real life examples, and most importantly, be yourself.
Good luck, we’re rooting for you!
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