Supported Internship Tutor

Sovereign & Bale; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign & Bale is seeking an Supported Internship Tutor in High Wycombe to lead on-site learning for interns with disabilities. You will recruit suitable students, plan daily activities, and deliver literacy and numeracy support while coordinating with hosts and local authorities.

The role focuses on developing portfolios, achieving accreditation and ensuring progress toward employment outcomes for young people in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 6 or equivalent in Careers Education and Guidance, Youth and Community work or Social Care (or working towards).
• Proven success engaging SEN participants on Programme.
• Experience in providing group and one-to-one tutor support or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver on-site learning programme.
• Recruit students with disabilities and conduct education assessments.
• Plan and deliver daily classroom activities and lessons (including virtual).
• Deliver literacy and numeracy support (remote).
• Support interns to develop portfolios and achieve accreditation.
• Assess student skills and monitor welfare.
• Engage with local authorities and employers to support progression.

Skills

SEN support

Group coaching

Tutor support

Employment sector

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 6

Careers Guidance

Youth & Community work

Social Care

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Supported Internship Tutor

Location: High Wycombe

Salary: £26,228 - £32,083

Type: Permanent

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be the cutting edge of the growth in Supported Internships. This Tutor opportunity is based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Essential

• NVQ Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Careers Education and Guidance, Youth and Community work or Social Care (or working towards)
• Proven record of success in engaging SEN participants on Programme
• Experience of providing group and one- to- one tutor support or coaching and positively influencing other people’s professional or personal development

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direction and organisation to the on-site learning programme
• Recruit appropriate students with disabilities for the programme / conduct education assessments for those who have applied
• Plan and deliver (including virtual) daily classroom activities and lesson plans in line with agreed units to achieve the Progression Award and support Functional Skills delivery (Entry Level 3 – Level 2)
• Deliver daily classroom support in literacy and numeracy (remote)
• Support interns to develop the Pearson’s portfolios to achieve the accreditation and skills attained, letter of recommendations from internship sites, etc.
• Assesses student skills
• Be responsible for the emotional and social welfare of the interns
• Work with local authorities and businesses, attend reviews and other meetings as required to meet student progression and employment needs
• Develop IEP and transition plan for students and creates “career plan” based on individual preferences and skills
• Attend host business induction to ensure intern understanding and learning
• Works with STG job coach and with department managers to develop internship sites, write job descriptions and plan for necessary job modifications
• Work with parents, the local authority and other supported internship stakeholders to support the progression of the interns

Skills & Experience

• Experience of co- designing, delivering and facilitating group training sessions within health and
• Proven record of success in engaging SEN participants on Programme
• Experience of providing group and one- to- one tutor support or coaching and positively influencing other people’s professional or personal development
• Experience of working in the employment and skills sector and delivering to specified targets, quality standards and compliance measures
• Knowledge of employment law and disability legislation such as Employment Law, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, etc
• Knowledge of benefit system and employment programmes
• Experience of working with teams to set and maintain a positive culture
• Strong track record of achieving outcomes for young people
• Strong communicator verbally, in writing and using various IT tools with a diverse group including Senior Managers, other professionals, young people and parents
• Strong leadership skills including with young people
• Good administration, IT and organisational skills with good experience of using MS office software
• Able to quickly identify problems, think flexibly and resolve issues
• Solutions focused with ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team