English Support Tutor

Skills Group Limited • Full-time • Plymouth • from £27.25k / year • 1w ago

Job Purpose:

Due to continued growth and success, Skills Group currently has a position available for a full time EnglishTutor. This is a rewarding role where you will be responsible for working with post-16 learners undertaking full time programmes and apprenticeships. The successful candidate will facilitate teaching and learning sessions to support learners achieve GCSE and functional skills in English. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of special educational needs and educational inclusion to deal with anxiety and remove barriers to assessment; however, training can be provided. You’ll be a consummate professional, passionate about people development and focused upon delivering a high quality service to our customers.

Responsibilities:
 Planning for programme delivery and producing schemes of work and lesson plans
 Delivering knowledge and practical skills sessions to learners in classroom and specialist training environments, using a variety of methods and resources
 Evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning activities to develop and improve the learner experience
 Negotiating, agreeing and carrying out assessments using different assessment methods and evidence types with groups and individuals
 Liaising with others involved in the assessment process
 Making sound, objective assessment decisions based on assessment requirements
 Providing constructive feedback to learners that supports individual development
 Identifying and dealing with any barriers to fair assessment and supporting these with special assessment requirements
 Dealing with any appeals against assessment decisions in line with organisational and regulatory authority procedures
 Reviewing and updating individual learning plans, and recording progress in line with agreed targets
 Completing and maintaining safe, secure and accurate records using e-based systems

Person Specification:
 Literacy qualifications (up to Level 4 specialism)
 Industry-specific and relevant qualifications, and experience of the sector
 You must be flexible and able to manage your own time effectively, as well as work to targets
 You need to be able to build successful relationships with learners and employers to ensure the timely completion of functional skills programmes
 Excellent communication skills and previous experience of working with adults are required
 You must be organised, with good time management and administrative skills, and the ability to work independently
 It is essential that you are willing to travel, have your own car and possess a full, valid driving licence
 Willingness to work outside of regular hours to support the needs of the business.

Additional Benefits of Joining Skills Group:
 Upskilling opportunities to enhance your personal development
 Workplace pension scheme
 Discounted gym membership, including leisure facilities
 NUS card

Health & Safety
The Health & Safety responsibilities associated with your post are set out in the Organisational Arrangements and Health and Safety Policy and Statement.

Equality & Diversity
All employees are required to work in a non-discriminatory manner, and in line with the Skills Group Equality and Diversity Policy. This applies to all personal contact within the organisation and your area of responsibility.

Safeguarding
Skills Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Scheme (DBS) check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £27,250.00 per year

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