Become a Tutor
Registered SPELD SA Tutors belong to our supported community. We can connect you to students in need, to provide high demand services in literacy and numeracy.
To become a SPELD SA registered tutor you will need to fall under one of the following categories:
1. Have a teaching qualification or;
2. Have a recognised qualification from another relevant discipline (eg. Speech Pathology, Psychology) or;
3. Worked as an SSO with demonstrated training, skills and experience in an evidence based synthetic phonics program.
Our tutors are covered by public liability and professional indemnity insurance when working with SPELD SA referred students; can connect with a community of tutors via the closed Facebook group, and at face-to-face events; and have invoicing, payments and marketing managed by us, so they can get on with tutoring students.
Application Process
1. Submit an Application
Click the link to go to our online platform and fill in as much information as possible. You can upload documents too. Applications will only be accepted from Australian residents.
You will need:
1. Current South Australia Working with Children Check (WWCC) and RAN certification.
2. ABN (Australian Business Number)
3. Minimum two years’ experience supporting
children with literacy and/or numeracy acquisition
2. Interview and Reference Check
Following receipt of your application you will be contacted about:
1. Interview with the Tutor Program Manager –
face-to-face or online
2. Providing two Professional Referees
3. Complete Professional Learning
At the interview, we will review your recent training and experience with evidence-based approaches to teaching students, and experience working with students with learning difficulties and disabilities. You may be required to complete additional training before working with students.
NOTE: SPELD SA tutors who do not hold a current Teachers’ Registration must also complete 8 hours of certified relevant professional learning annually to remain on the register
Become a member for extra benefits
An Annual Membership with SPELD SA helps extend our reach into the community. Your membership will directly support the work we do to help all people with learning difficulties.
Tutor Membership
For Tutors who work closely with students and adults
$120
Yearly
5% discount
Online Shop Purchases
20% discount
Professional Learning and all Workshops
Member access
to the SPELD SA Library
Free E-News subscription
Membership benefits are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
