Employability & Skills For Life Tutor

National Skills Agency; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organisation in Ipswich is seeking an Employability & Skills for Life Tutor to deliver lessons and support learners with diverse abilities. The role involves planning engaging sessions that cater to individual needs while tracking progress and facilitating personal development. The ideal candidate will have relevant teaching qualifications and a passion for making a difference in students' lives. Employee benefits include annual leave, Bupa cash plan, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave: 20 days plus 8 public holidays

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Bupa cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching learners with diverse abilities and learning differences.
• Willingness to work towards teaching qualifications.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and SEN qualifications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons on employability and personal development.
• Develop resources based on learners' needs and track their progress.
• Conduct progress reviews and organise educational trips.

Skills

Teaching diverse abilities

Creating engaging curriculum

Tracking learner progress

Education

PTLLS/DTLLS/Cert Ed/PGCE

GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Employment Details

• Role: Employability & Skills for Life Tutor
• Location: Ipswich
• Hours: 37.5 per week, Mon‑Fri, 8:30‑17:00 (1‑hour lunch)
• Contract: Permanent, full‑time or term‑time
• Salary: Unqualified £25,000‑£27,000; Qualified £28,000‑£30,000

About Our Client

Our client, established in August 2004, is dedicated to creating opportunities for young people to learn, achieve, and progress toward greater prospects. The organisation is ethical, friendly, and inclusive, working collaboratively to help individuals recognise and achieve their aspirations. Our client is a disability‑confident and committed employer.

Who We Are Looking For

Our client is seeking an inspiring Employability & Skills for Life Tutor at the Ipswich Education Centre. This role is ideal for someone passionate about delivering engaging, creative sessions and making a real difference in the lives of young people with learning differences.

Role Overview

The tutor will plan, teach, and monitor learners' progress, helping them build confidence, independence, and skills for life and work. The role involves creating quality curriculum and enrichment activities, supporting learners to achieve their goals, and progressing toward improved opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons on employability, independence skills, and personal development at levels 1 & 2.
• Develop engaging schemes of work and differentiated resources based on learners' needs, including EHCPs.
• Track and assess learner progress, maintain records, and ensure high achievement and successful outcomes.
• Conduct 1:1 progress reviews and pastoral support as required.
• Organise educational trips and enrichment activities to enhance learning.
• Apply safeguarding, inclusion, and equal opportunities principles.
• Undertake continuous professional development to enhance teaching practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• PTLLS/DTLLS/Cert Ed/PGCE (or willing to work towards).
• Experience teaching learners with diverse abilities and learning differences.
• Assessor qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and SEN qualifications (desirable).

Commitment to Safeguarding & Equality

Our client prioritises safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and undergo pre‑employment checks, including DBS, right‑to‑work verification, and social media screening in line with safer recruitment practices.

Benefits

• Full‑time or term‑time options, 37.5 hours/week.
• Annual leave: 20 days plus 8 public holidays, with additional leave for long service.
• Christmas/New Year shutdown, birthday off, pension scheme, Bupa cash plan, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long service rewards, quarterly and annual awards, and reimbursement for travel outside the Centre.

Equal Opportunities

National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.