Functional Skills Tutor (Numeracy)

Education and Services for People with Autism; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Sunderland seeks a dedicated individual to join their teaching team. The successful candidate will develop and deliver personalized learning programs for autistic young people, ensuring they meet their educational goals. A PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent teaching qualification is essential, along with experience working with autistic learners. This position offers good benefits, including generous holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks

Company Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay

Intensive Induction with continuous training and development

Excellent Career Progression

Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Experience in developing individualized learning programs.
• Ability to differentiate learning materials for diverse needs.
• Experience in assessing students' progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individualized learning programs.
• Produce high-quality teaching paperwork.
• Work closely with learning support assistants.

Skills

Experience with autistic learners

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent Level 5 qualification

Job description

ESPA College, Tasker caters for autistic young people between the ages of 16-25 who are working towards qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking individual to join the teaching team at Tasker. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with autistic learners with additional needs in education.

The successful candidate would require a PGCE/Cert Ed, or equivalent Level 5 teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering individualised learning programmes for autistic people.
• Producing consistently high-quality teaching paperwork.
• Working closely with learning support assistants to deliver outstanding sessions.
• Differentiating learning materials and activities to meet learners’ needs.
• Gathering evidence for accredited qualifications and RARPA portfolios.
• Implementing thorough risk assessments that ensure all activities are carried out safely.
• Ensuring that every student is making progress towards achieving their Education, Health and Care plans targets.
• Collaborating with external professionals and contributing to student reviews.
• Working with some learners who may present challenging behavior.

Benefits

• 6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
• Company Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive Induction with continuous training and development
• Excellent Career Progression
• Family Friendly Policies