Tutor (SEND) – Bournemouth

SWRAC; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job description

Skills

At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide everyone with the skills, knowledge and experience to:

1. Be independent and resilient
2. Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity
3. Live healthily and sustainable
4. Develop and maintain healthy relationships
5. Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies
6. Be safe

Location: Bournemouth
We are looking for a Tutor to join our dedicated team in our Bournemouth centre.

Job Description

1. Prepare course/training materials
2. Complete external paperwork as required in a timely manner
3. Maintain the quality of the learner programme to a sufficient standard to pass IQA and EQA criteria
4. Complete learner and delivery paperwork as required in a timely manner
5. Teach wellbeing awareness
6. Attend business networking events to promote the activities of SWRAC
7. Support learners with LDD/SEND in a variety of classroom settings
8. Work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
9. Be aware of individual learner’s risk assessments and needs
10. Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:

1. Recognised teaching qualification
2. Level 2 Maths & English (or equivalent/ GCSE level 4)
3. Experience of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties
4. Understanding of relevant policies /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

Desirable

1. Behaviour qualifications
2. SEND Qualifications

Skills / Competencies

1. Good communication and calculation skills
2. Effective team player
3. Excellent interpersonal skills
4. Good organisational skills
5. Ability to supervise students effectively both in college and out of the centre in line with the behaviour policy
6. Ability to manage challenging situations and a demanding working environment
7. Competent at IT
8. Ability to work in partnership with parents/carers and teachers
9. Ability to use own initiative and work flexibly
10. Ability to support learners with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties
11. Innovative thinker with ability to adapt teaching and support strategies
12. Ability to prioritise workload

Knowledge

1. Ability to relate well to vulnerable young adults
2. Understanding of behaviour management strategies
3. Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties
4. Understanding of relevant policies /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
5. General understanding of curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
6. Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings

Experience

1. Working with vulnerable young people with learning disabilities or challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties
2. Experience of working with challenging young people in an educational establishment

Personal Qualities

1. Work well under pressure
2. Willing to work in a flexible manner
3. Self-motivated and use personal initiative within a structured framework
4. Self-directed with a high level of personal drive
5. Commitment to achieving excellence through continuous improvement
6. Enthusiastic with ability to motivate
7. Willingness and ability to tackle poor student performance
8. Ability to communicate with staff/external bodies at all levels
9. Ability to problem solve
10. Flexible and positive approach
11. Ability and desire to empower young people with a range of learning or behavioural disabilities
12. Good sense of humour
13. Keen to embrace and deliver change
14. Ability and willingness to champion learners with learning difficulties / disabilities

Special Attributes / Requirements

1. Committed to promoting independence in line with preparing for adulthood outcomes of Education/Employment & Careers, Friends, Relationships and Community, Health and Independent Lives
2. Prepared to work flexibly to meet work requirements
3. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in college
4. Commitment to equal opportunities
5. Up-to-date Safeguarding and Child Protection training or qualification
6. Current driving licence

Job Type: Full time
Salary: £28,000 to £31,000 per year

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For more information, please email: [e-mail]
Closing date: 19th April 2025
SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.