Early Years SEN Tutor - Fixed Term Contract

Job Details: Early Years SEN Tutor - Fixed Term Contract

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Vacancy Name: Early Years SEN Tutor - Fixed Term Contract

Vacancy Number: VN2003

Location: England

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

About us: We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

About the job: Due to the ongoing growth of our Early Years and International SENCo training provision, we are looking to recruit a Tutor to expand our tutor team. This role would appeal to someone who has a strong understanding and experience of the EY SENCo role and supporting staff and trainees.

Purpose of the job: To support the ongoing provision of delivering the L3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings and the International Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs and Inclusion. The tutor will work with the existing team and Programme Lead to deliver training online, mentor trainees to support motivation and engagement and assess in line with NCFE guidelines to ensure trainees complete their qualification within the timeframe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting trainees to complete their qualification
• Deliver curriculum via online platform
• Facilitate trainee mentor sessions
• Assess assignments and feeding back to trainees using the eportfolio system
• Contribute to trainee discussion forums on Canvas
• Monitor trainees progress and provide support in completion of evidence and uploading on to Canvas. Ensuring other evidence is completed in a timely manner, setting targets to ensure timely completion
• Motivate trainees and ensure they can complete on time
• Undertake programme development activities, including E-learning and E-assessment as required by the programme lead
• Maintain records relevant to individual trainees
• Provide appropriate data and information regarding the programme and trainees as required and contribute to the regular self-evaluation monitoring process
• Produce reports and information as required
• Ensure timely achievement of all trainees on programme and complete all other required documentation
• Some early morning, evening and Saturday working will be required on a rota basis

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure own CPD is kept up to date, and attend CPD and standardisation events, as appropriate, delivered by BPN. Termly updates must be sent to the Programme Lead
• Participate in all BPN quality assurance and act promptly on all feedback
• Liaise with Line Manager to facilitate reviews and appraisals
• You may occasionally be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities without changing the general character of the job. Best Practice Network reserves the right to review the contents of this job description as part of its annual appraisal policy
• You will act in the best interests of the company and always promote BPN’s good name and business interests

• Promote equal opportunities and inclusion, addressing any issues immediately if they arise
• Report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with the BPN Safeguarding Policy.

About you:

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant qualification and have substantial experience in the subject area
• Have up to date industry knowledge
• Able to develop strong professional relationships with trainees and employers
• Enthusiasm, motivation, the ability to work flexibly and be a self-starter
• Strong organisation skills and be approachable and supportive
• Excellent working relationships with all stakeholders.

What we Offer:

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
• We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.