Educational Specialist Tutor

We are looking for a committed individual to work with adults with mental health needs, to provide education, study skills and specialist SpLD support. Based in the Forensic low and medium-secure services, you will be working in partnership with a large, supportive Occupational Therapy team, to deliver accredited Functional Skills and ESOL from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
This post also provides an exciting opportunity to assist in developing learning support provision for those with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ASD and ADHD. It will include working closely with a care team, particularly Occupational Therapists qualified in sensory integration and functional cognitive assessment, to create a new care pathway for service users needing additional support.
We are ideally looking for 22.5 hours provision per week. There is some flexibility around how hours can be timetabled, but we would require a routine, weekly commitment., The Education SpLD Tutor will provide an education programme for South West London and St George's (Shaftesbury Clinic), in line with the South London Partnership's objective. The post holder will manage and develop an education programme that contributes to service priorities and objectives by assessing, delivering and evaluating learners' needs and development, maximising opportunities for their achievements and success.
The post holder will devise and source specialist resources that enable effective delivery of learning objectives according to the needs and development of the learners in English and Maths to GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2 and Computer/Information Computer Technology to Level 3 in an individual and/or classroom setting dependent on the needs of the learner.
The remit of the post holder will be to provide front facing, visible and accessible support by offering face-to-face lessons onsite, directly to learners, utilising diagnostic assessments. For learners that require enhanced support, such as Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia and English as a Second Language, a bespoke programme will be devised to ensure learning needs are met., · Carry out specialist adult education initial and diagnostic assessments
· Deliver adult education courses up to accreditation level
· Liaise with education awarding bodies
· Process examination registrations and certificates
· Contribute to and carry out risk assessment and management plans pertaining to requirements in a secure setting
· Provide specialist adult education advice to the mutli-professional clinical teams
· Have a flexible approach to learning by applying different learning styles and interventions/subjects as required
· Work independently and without direct supervision
· Have an in-depth knowledge of specialist educational assessments and interventions
· Ensure sharing of good practice is implemented in the South London Partnership Forensic Programme with specialist adult education
· Work within the recovery, social inclusion and integrated care agenda
· Deliver an enhanced adult education programme for learners with complex needs and challenging behaviour in a secure setting
· Adhere to the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression training relevant to a secure setting
· Continually observe learners during sessions and respond to their needs accordingly
· Ensure that up to date electronic and written records are maintained in accordance with organisational standards
At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.
As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:
+ BME (Evolve) Staff Network
+ Christian Staff Network
+ DiverseAbility
+ Deaf Staff Network
+ Mental Health Staff Forum
+ Women's Staff Network
+ LGBTQIA+
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.
Please note:
+ That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received
+ That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3^rd party e-recruitment system
+ That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
+ That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
+ That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
+ That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)
+ That we are a smoke-free Trust

NHS AfC: Band 6
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.
We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' however we aim to be 'outstanding'.
Our Values
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".
When you join us, you'll be part of something special - an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.
As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working., We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.