Autism and SEND Tutor

Learning Curve Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour working week for all full-time

26 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Westfield Health cashback

Cycle to Work Scheme

Uniform provided

Employee development opportunities

Job summary

Learning Curve Group is seeking an Autism and SEND Tutor to deliver Level 3 teaching across Nottingham and the East Midlands. You will plan, deliver and assess engaging sessions, adapting methods to meet diverse learner needs and ensure compliance with awarding organisations.

You will monitor learner progress, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate records while upholding safeguarding and equality principles. The role requires travel and a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training, teaching, or education programmes.
• Ability to support learners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience with autism and SEND in learning settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face teaching for Level 3 Autism and SEND according to curriculum.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in autism and SEND.
• Assess learner work per awarding bodies and provide constructive feedback.
• Monitor attendance, progress and records in line with QA processes.
• Support learners and maintain inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Teaching / Training

Learner progress monitoring

Communication skills

Experience with autism & SEND

Assessment & feedback

Travel across East Midlands

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online learning platforms

Job description

Vacancy Name Autism and SEND Tutor

Vacancy No VN5826

Location City Nottingham

Location Postal Code

Contract Type Permanent

Hours per week 36.00

Working Days & Times Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00, Friday 09:00 - 15:30

Salary Minimum Pounds £27000

Salary Maximum Pounds £30000

Description Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners - and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our 'Purple People', the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to 'transform lives through learning'.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high-quality face-to-face teaching and training sessions for the Level 3 Autism and SEND programme in line with curriculum and awarding organisation requirements.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging learning activities that develop learners' understanding of autism, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), inclusive practice, and learner support strategies.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet the diverse needs, experience levels, and learning styles of learners.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages active participation and discussion.
• Use current sector knowledge, legislation, and best practice to ensure training remains relevant and impactful.
• Monitor learner attendance, engagement, and progress throughout the programme.

Assessment and Quality

• Assess learner work in accordance with awarding organisation requirements and internal quality assurance processes.
• Provide timely, constructive, and developmental feedback to support learner progress and achievement.
• Maintain accurate learner records and assessment documentation.
• Ensure assessment decisions are fair, valid, reliable, and consistent.
• Support learners to successfully achieve programme outcomes and qualifications within agreed timescales.
• Participate in standardisation activities and quality improvement initiatives as required.

Learner Support

• Provide information, advice, and guidance to support learner progress and achievement.
• Identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate support strategies.
• Support learners to develop their understanding of inclusive practice and effective support for individuals with autism and SEND.
• Signpost learners to specialist support services where appropriate.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, learner wellbeing, and positive learning experiences.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Maintain a thorough understanding of safeguarding, Prevent, British Values, and relevant SEND legislation.
• Report safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures.
• Ensure all delivery activities comply with Learning Curve Group policies, awarding organisation requirements, and funding rules.
• Maintain confidentiality, GDPR compliance, and accurate learner records at all times.

Employer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with learners, employers, education providers, and key stakeholders.
• Communicate learner progress, attendance, and achievement effectively.
• Act as a professional ambassador for Learning Curve Group at all times.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities where required.

Travel Requirements

This is a field-based role covering the East Midlands region. The post holder must be willing and able to travel to delivery venues, learner locations, and employer sites across the region.

• Regular face-to-face classroom delivery is required.
• Travel of up to one hour each way may be required depending on learner and business needs.
• Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Generic Duties

• Conduct your role in line with Learning Curve Group values and expected behaviours.
• Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the organisation.
• Comply with Safeguarding, Prevent, Health and Safety, and company policies at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
• Provide learners, customers, and colleagues with support, advice, and guidance as part of your everyday responsibilities.

Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

Essentia Criteria

Essential Experience

• Experience delivering training, teaching, or education programmes.
• Experience supporting learners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience of assessment and learner progress monitoring.
• Experience working with learners, young people, or adults with autism and/or SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with diverse learner groups.

Essential Knowledge

• Strong understanding of autism spectrum conditions and a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Knowledge of current SEND legislation, guidance, and inclusive practice.
• Understanding of safeguarding and Prevent duties.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Understanding of learner-centred teaching approaches.
• Awareness of quality assurance and awarding organisation requirements.

Essential Skills

• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to motivate, engage, and support learners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate delivery to meet individual learner needs.
• Ability to work independently across a geographical region.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office and online learning platforms.

Desirable

• Assessor qualification (CAVA or equivalent).
• IQA qualification.
• Teaching experience within Further Education or Adult Learning.
• Experience delivering Autism, SEND, Additional Learning Support, Education Support, Teaching Assistant, or Health and Social Care qualifications.
• Experience working collaboratively with employers, schools, colleges, or care settings.

Why work for Learning Curve group?

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!

Alongside meaningful work and opportunities to develop your career, you'll have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

Our Benefits

• 36-hour working week for all full-time employees. For many colleagues, this means an early finish at 3:30 pm on a Friday!
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave each year
• Additional annual leave entitlement linked to length of service from 2 years
• Westfield Health cashback healthcare scheme
• Enhanced family leave
• Tech Scheme
• IKEA Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Exclusive retail, lifestyle, and education discounts
• Uniform provided
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee recognition initiatives and wellbeing support

HEAD OFFICE PERKS

• Electric Car charging points
• Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
• Onsite Shower
• Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You're unique - and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don't just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.

• Domestic Abuse Covenant
• Care Leaver Covenant
• Working Chance
• Ban the box

Recruitment Checks

Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.

Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).

Education Level

Vocational

Level of Vocational Experience

3 years

Applications Close Date

30 Sep 2026