Unqualified / Qualified SEN Tutor

Canto Learning; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Northampton seeks a dedicated individual to support students with learning disabilities. You will plan and deliver meaningful sessions while providing pastoral care and monitoring progress. The ideal candidate will be working towards a teaching qualification and have experience in an educational environment. This role offers various benefits, including a company pension and a paid well-being day.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Employee benefits programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Paid day off for well-being

Qualifications

• Experience in a training environment, particularly in education.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage challenging situations.
• Commitment to the ethos of supporting individuals with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver educational sessions to students with learning disabilities.
• Provide pastoral support to students.
• Monitor and report on student progress.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Teaching skills

Teamwork

ICT troubleshooting

Behaviour management

Education

Cert. Ed., PGCE and QTLS or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering sessions to a variety of students with learning disabilities working at pre‑entry to Level 1.
• Sessions should be varied and meaningful and give students opportunities to build their knowledge and skills.
• Being a keyworker to a small group of students and provide pastoral support.
• Being pro‑active in setting targets for them and monitoring their progress.
• Provide feedback for student reviews.
• Transport students as required.
• Committing to CPD including internal and external training as required.
• Attending weekly team meetings.
• Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment at all times.
• Undertaking other duties as requested by the Senior Leadership Team to further enhance the learning experience for those attending the college.
• Be able to adopt the CANTO ethos and be committed to work with people with learning difficulties and assisting them in reaching their potential.
• Be a team player.
• Be able to generate mutual respect between both students and staff.
• Have good understanding of ICT to be able to troubleshoot issues that arise in delivery rooms.
• Be able to address low/medium level behaviours and use the appropriate strategies to manage these.
• Be able to keep calm in difficult and challenging situations.
• Be able to prioritise tasks in order to achieve the best outcome for all.

Qualifications

• Have or be working towards Cert. Ed., PGCE and QTLS or equivalent.
• Have experience of working in a training environment and in particular in the specified areas of delivery.
• Have experience of working with people with learning disabilities. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SENCO, Inclusion Coordinator or Educational Therapist, will also be considered for this role.

About CANTO

CANTO was established in 1992 to provide training and personal development for individuals with Learning Difficulties and/or Behavioural Issues. Over this period of time we have become recognised as a specialist provider, particularly with young people with medium to severe learning difficulties.

Our mission statement is: To work effectively and co‑operatively with individuals who live with challenges arising from learning, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, to progress their personal development, abilities, skills and qualifications. Staff are required to be in tune with our mission statement and keep it in focus at all times when undertaking their role.

Sessions are undertaken in functional skills, practical projects, drama, art, music, cooking, animal care, gardening, ICT and other activities aimed at building independence, developing social and personal skills.

Students also undertake work placements both at our work centre and in external companies. Staff also plan activity days and community placements to further enhance their learning experience and helping them to reach their potential.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Employee benefits programme
• On‑site parking
• Sick pay
• Paid day off to undertake a well‑being day. Staff well‑being is extremely important to us and we offer regular activities to support staff.