Inclusive Learning Tutor

The East Kent Colleges Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 42 days

Teacher training investment

Flexible personal leave

Discounts & perks

Wellbeing & health support

Pension scheme 18%

Job summary

The East Kent Colleges Group is seeking an Inclusive Learning Tutor to assess and support learners across diverse environments, helping them reach their maximum potential. The role includes planning targeted tasks, delivering and evaluating support programmes, and supervising a team of learning support staff.

You will contribute to the Teacher Academy, gain ongoing training, and develop engaging sessions. Experience with learning needs is valuable, and 1:1 support delivery and staff development

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or training in workplace is an advantage.
• Experience working with learners with EHCPs is beneficial.
• Able to assess and track student progress and plan interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and work with students experiencing learning difficulties.
• Provide 1:1 support to learners to enable achievement.
• Design, deliver and evaluate support programmes.

Skills

1:1 support

People management

Interpersonal skills

Planning sessions

Job description

Shape Learning to the Learner, and Unlock Potential - Join us as Inclusive Learning Tutor. As an Inclusive Learning Tutor in the EKC group you will assess and work with students from a variety of learning environments who are experiencing difficulties with learning. Your role will include providing 1:1 support to learners to enable them to achieve their maximum potential, and planning focused tasks which complement designated study programmes and/or courses. You will have key responsibility for ensuring the design, delivery and evaluation of these support programmes. You will also have responsibility for the management of a team of learning support staff, including day‑to‑day supervision, monthly support meetings and management of the probation process. You may also be involved in the delivery of in‑service staff training.

We pride ourselves in the support we can give those who are new to teaching, with ongoing training and coaching through our Teacher Academy. If you do not have any teaching experience or teacher qualifications but have a passion for sharing your knowledge and would like to be considered for this teaching role. You will have a passion for overcoming barriers to learning. You will be highly organised, creative and be able to plan and teach engaging and innovative sessions. You will have strong demonstrable interpersonal skills to engage reluctant learners. They will be skilled in assessing and tracking student progress and planning further intervention. This will be a vital part of the role, ensuring all students develop the skills they need to succeed.

You will be able to teach a range of designated study programs and/or ad hoc sessions from Level 2 up to Level 3, and will be able to motivate learners to achieve and succeed on their programmes of study. You will also have proven people management skills to supervise and develop a team of learning support staff. Experience in working with individuals with learning needs and/or care needs would also be an advantage. Ideally you will have experience of teaching or have delivered 1:1 support or training in the workplace, although this is not essential as training will be offered to the successful applicant. You must have a positive outlook and be empathetic towards learners.

Your involvement with students will include participating in the consultation process for students with EHCPs hoping to attend a college in the EKC Group. You will support any students working at level 2 and 3 to ensure a high quality learning experience. You will also conduct annual reviews for students with EHCPs to consider their achievements, support needs and next destinations. Hours per week: 22.5 Salary per year: £21,468, Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees.

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self‑declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Generous Annual Leave - 42 days FTE per annum
• Teacher Training- we support new teachers with a £7000 investment in your training and coaching through our in‑house Teaching Academy
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as Car leasing and Tech purchasing schemes,
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme -18% employer contribution
• Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030