Freelance Music Tutor Required for 1:1 sessions in the home
Job description
We are seeking to hire a freelance music tutor to join our team of facilitators working with our 23 yr old son who is a young musician who has Autism and Additional Support Needs. Sessions are 1:1, taking place every week during term time at our home in North West London. The sessions typically last 2.5hrs per week. Opportunities for further sessions may occasionally be available.
The young musician's 1st instrument is drum kit, but this bespoke and very broad music programme also includes working on musical activities to develop his skills in singing, playing piano, using iPad as a musical instrument, playing percussion, playing drum kit, developing improvising skills, and learning music theory. He is a motivated learner, is gentle and has a sociable and fun personality.
Applicants should have good general musicianship and improvising skills. Experience in working in SEN/D is not essential, but you must have an interest in accessible music making and education, a strong commitment to the weekly sessions and to be ambitious about helping to develop the musician’s skills while making the sessions enjoyable. Training and on going support will be provided by the current music teacher, who has been working successfully and happily with our son for several years (but is having to reduce his teaching due to other commitments). The learner’s family and carer are also involved in providing care and coordination of his schedule.
Applicants must be available on Thursday mornings and also available some Friday mornings and afternoons for training. Sessions take place in the young musicians home in NW6 area (Finchley Road), which is well served by transportation links, in a very supportive, safe and friendly environment.
Rate of pay is between £25-£35 per hour depending on experience.
Please email susanzs231@gmail.com expressing your interest in this role and attaching your CV. You will be expected to have a recent DBS check and, as this is a freelance role, you will be responsible for your own tax affairs. Please submit your application by 5pm on Saturday 1st April 2017.