Tutor

Job Advert Do you have experience in teaching, especially SEN? Do you have a passion that drives change for those with a learning disability? If you do and hold a teaching qualification keep on reading... An exciting opportunity has arisen for two passionate and creative Tutors, to join our Supported Internship programme. The roles are permanent full time (37.5 hours a week) Monday to Friday. You will have the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team as well as help young people with a learning disability, learning difficulty and / or autism access the world of work. Are you looking for an opportunity to deliver fun and engaging lessons by thinking outside of the box? Great because we need you! You will have at least one full day of planning and admin time per week to support you in your role. As a tutor you will focus on the delivery of the educational element of the Supported Internship programme. You will work closely with other colleagues including; skills coaches, employer engagement officers, the programme co-ordinators and welfare officers who work collaboratively to form a team around the learners. At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap! Do you have the key skills and requirements for the tutor role? Essential Passion for supporting the progress of those with learning disabilities and / or learning difficulties? Experience of supporting and / or mentoring others? Experience of working with small groups? A-C / 9-4 English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)? Good time management and planning skills?Desirable Experience of working with diverse groups? Qualifications in education or teaching (DTLLS, PGCE, CertEd)? Knowledge and experience of delivering and assessing functional skills in English and Maths up to Level 2? Experience and knowledge of safeguarding? Classroom management skills and strategies?Visits to our site are warmly invited and highly encouraged. All candidates offered an interview for this role will be needed to provide evidence of their GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) as well as their education training (if applicable). Please note ndash; the salary will be dependent on your level of qualification. We would really like to hear from you so please apply today with an up-to-date CV. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website. Job ID: 31602 Benefits As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people rsquo;s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don rsquo;t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us. Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support*T C #39;s apply based on contract About Mencap We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential. Our work includes; providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose providing advice through our help lines and web sites