Employability Skills Tutor

Reed FE are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring learning support assistants to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.

Foundation Learning Tutor
Stockport/South Manchester
Reed Further Education are working with a Further Education College to recruit some Foundation Learning Tutors to join their team ASAP.
The Foundation Learning program focuses on creating a supportive environment for students with special educational needs and disabilities. The program spans from Level 1 to Entry Level 2 qualifications, ensuring that students are well-prepared for mainstream college education. Alongside core subjects like mathematics and English, learners also develop independent study skills and Employability Skills.
Requirements;

• Extensive experience of working with young people, in education, and individuals with SEND/Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities.
• In-depth understanding of the specific issues relating to the education of people who have learning difficulties/disabilities, sensory, physical impairments or other specific learning difficulties.   
• DBS on the update service or the willingness to apply for one.

Day to Day of the role:

• Work closely with learners with additional needs to provide tailored support and assistance.
• Deliver sessions focussed on employability and job skills.
• Facilitate an inclusive learning environment that caters to the diverse requirements of students.
• Monitor and support the progress and development of students.
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and resources.
• Provide encouragement and motivation to students to help them achieve their potential.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience as an employability tutor, or similar foundation learning experience
• A strong understanding and commitment to safeguarding practices.
• Minimum of GCSE A-C/Level 2 in English and Maths.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to obtain one.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Thank you for your interest in working with Reed Further Education. We look forward to hearing from you soon.