Childcare Tutor (Maternity Cover)

TCHC Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education service provider is seeking an inspiring Childcare Tutor to join their Ipswich Education Centre team. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons for Childcare Level 1 students, particularly those with learning differences. Responsibilities include tracking progress, maintaining records, and organizing events to enhance learning experiences. This position offers excellent benefits including annual leave, a pension plan, and travel reimbursements.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + 8 public holidays

Pension scheme

Bupa Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must have PTLLS/AET or equivalent qualification.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above are essential.
• Childcare Level 2 minimum is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons at Level 1.
• Develop work schemes and lesson plans for individual learners.
• Track learner progress and maintain accurate records.
• Organise trips and events to enhance learning experiences.

Skills

Experience with learners who present learning differences

Engaging lesson delivery

Ability to track learner progress

Education

PTLLS/AET or equivalent

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4

Childcare Level 2 minimum

Job description

Our client is seeking an inspiring Childcare Tutor at the Ipswich Education Centre to make a real difference in the lives of young people. The role involves planning, teaching, and monitoring learners' progress, particularly supporting individuals with learning differences to build confidence and achieve positive outcomes. The Childcare Tutor will plan and deliver high-quality lessons and enrichment activities, ensuring learners meet assessment criteria and develop the skills needed for progression. The role includes creative and engaging delivery, managing learner behaviour, maintaining accurate records, and supporting pastoral needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons at Level 1 for Childcare.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans tailored to individual learners' needs, including those with EHCPs.
• Track learner progress and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct 1:1 progress reviews and provide guidance to support development.
• Organise trips and events to enhance learning experiences.
• Participate in team meetings, quality reviews, and CPD.
• Uphold safeguarding, Prevent, and equal opportunity policies.

Qualifications

• PTLLS/AET or equivalent (essential)
• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (essential)
• Childcare Level 2 minimum (essential)
• Experience with learners who present learning differences (essential)
• Assessor qualification, SEN, or EHCP knowledge (desirable)

Benefits & Rewards

• 20 days annual leave + 8 UK public holidays, with additional leave for long service and birthdays.
• Christmas/New Year closure after 1 year of service.
• Pension scheme, Bupa Cash Plan, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Travel reimbursement, company tools, and recognition awards.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• All staff must adhere to TCHC's Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.
• Safer recruitment checks, right-to-work verification, and enhanced DBS checks, including barred list, are mandatory.

TCHC is a Disability Confident employer. National Skills Agency Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.