Learner Support Tutor

Big Creative Training Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in London is seeking an experienced support staff member to assist KS4 students and those with special educational needs. The role requires a strong understanding of behaviour management and the ability to work with diverse learners. This permanent, term-time position offers a pro-rata salary of £17,040 for 24.25 hours weekly. Candidates should have Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SEN learners and knowledge of EHCPs.
• Familiarity with technology to support student learning.
• Experience implementing differentiated instruction.

Responsibilities

• Support designated learner(s) to achieve their personal education plan targets.
• Encourage good attendance and independent learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to facilitate support for students.

Skills

Experience working with KS4 students

Ability to work with SEN learners

Knowledge of safeguarding protocols

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent

Job description

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―Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level 2)

―Experience working with KS4 students in education, preferably in a diverse environment

―Experience of working with SEN learners with knowledge of educational health care plans (EHCPs) and assessment strategies for differentiating instruction to meet student needs

―Ability to work effectively with students of varying abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles

―Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, safeguarding protocols, and pastoral care

―Adaptability – shift priorities, work independently, and contribute to a positive team environment

―Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students and parents

―Proficiency in implementing interventions, accommodations, and assistive technologies to support student learning and development

―Communication: including active listening, empathy, and making complex information accessible

―Promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity, and respecting the unique strengths and challenges of each student

―Additional training or certification in special education, behavioural interventions, or related areas

―Experience implementing differentiated instruction and personalised learning approaches

―Familiarity with technology/other specialised resources to enhance student engagement and independence

―Experience working collaboratively with SENCOs, educational psychologists, or support agencies

―Experience of creative practice

Key Tasks

―Support designated learner(s) to achieve their personal education plan (PEP) targets

―Support learners' specific behavioural needs and learning barriers, with instruction comprehension and proofreading

―Encourage good attendance, punctuality and independent learning

―Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning and promote self-esteem

―Support tutors to ensure learners have an exciting programme that enables them to progress

―Record academic progress and promote positive behaviour, safety and wellbeing

―Collaborate with the tutor to refine lesson plans to suit additional learner needs

―To plan and deliver personalised learning tailored to learners’ needs

―Collaborate with colleagues and to facilitate holistic support and continuity of care for students

―Effectively liaise with parents, guardians, and external stakeholders to support student progress and well-being

Salary and Days of Work

―24.25 hours across 5 days a week for 38 weeks per year

―This is a permanent term-time position

―Start Date ASAP/next academic year

―Pro rata of annual salary FTE £27,300 (actual salary £17,040)

Safeguarding Statement

Big Creative Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Essential Qualifications

―Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent (Level 2)

―Experience working with KS4 students in education, preferably in a diverse environment

Essential Qualities

―Experience of working with SEN learners with knowledge of educational health care plans (EHCPs) and assessment strategies for differentiating instruction to meet student needs

―Ability to work effectively with students of varying abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles

―Knowledge of behaviour management techniques, safeguarding protocols, and pastoral care

―Adaptability – shift priorities, work independently, and contribute to a positive team environment

―Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students and parents

―Proficiency in implementing interventions, accommodations, and assistive technologies to support student learning and development

―Communication: including active listening, empathy, and making complex information accessible

―Promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity, and respecting the unique strengths and challenges of each student

Desirable Skills

―Additional training or certification in special education, behavioural interventions, or related areas

―Experience implementing differentiated instruction and personalised learning approaches

―Familiarity with technology/other specialised resources to enhance student engagement and independence

―Experience working collaboratively with SENCOs, educational psychologists, or support agencies

―Experience of creative practice

Key Tasks

―Support designated learner(s) to achieve their personal education plan (PEP) targets

―Support learners' specific behavioural needs and learning barriers, with instruction comprehension and proofreading

―Encourage good attendance, punctuality and independent learning

―Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning and promote self-esteem

―Support tutors to ensure learners have an exciting programme that enables them to progress

―Record academic progress and promote positive behaviour, safety and wellbeing

―Collaborate with the tutor to refine lesson plans to suit additional learner needs

―To plan and deliver personalised learning tailored to learners’ needs

―Collaborate with colleagues and to facilitate holistic support and continuity of care for students

―Effectively liaise with parents, guardians, and external stakeholders to support student progress and well-being

Salary and Days of Work

―24.25 hours across 5 days a week for 38 weeks per year

―This is a permanent term-time position

―Start Date ASAP/next academic year

―Pro rata of annual salary FTE £27,300 (actual salary £17,040)

Safeguarding Statement

Big Creative Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.