Tutor

Are you a passionate SEN Tutor ready to make a difference? Do you have a genuine passion for empowering young people with learning disabilities? If you're a qualified teacher and have a creative flair for engaging learners, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join our vibrant Supported Internship program in Birmingham! As a full-time Tutor (37.5 hours/week), you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping young people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, and/or autism access the world of work. Mencap's Internships combines education and work experience to prepare our learners for employment. As a Tutor you will focus on the delivery of the educational element of Supported Internships programmes. What you'll do Inspire Young Minds: Create dynamic and engaging lessons that seamlessly integrate English and math into real-world employability skills. Develop Essential Life Skills: Equip learners with practical life skills to navigate their communities with confidence and independence. Think Outside the Box: Design innovative and fun lessons that spark curiosity and foster a love of learning. Collaborate for Success: Work closely with team members to provide holistic support and help learners secure paid employment. Deliver Accredited Qualifications: Teach accredited functional skills in English and Maths to prepare learners for future success. Enjoy Dedicated Planning Time: We'll provide you with a full day each week to focus on planning and administrative tasks so you can deliver the best possible support to your learners. Flexible Leave: We don't follow the academic year calendar, so you can take annual leave throughout the year, providing flexibility for your work-life balance. If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply.

A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, DTLLS) is preferred. However, candidates with a Level 3 qualification and willingness to undertake a Level 5 qualification post-probation will be considered. - GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above. Experience: - Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, and/or autism. - Experience in delivering functional skills in English and Maths up to Level 2. - Proven ability to deliver against targets and KPI's. - Experience of working with a diverse range of learners. - Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills. Desirable: - Experience in delivering functional skills in English and math. - Experience working in a supported internship setting. - Knowledge of employment-related skills and training. Personal Qualities - Passionate about supporting young people with SEN. - Creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning. - Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances. - Positive and enthusiastic attitude. - Resilient and able to work under pressure., All candidates offered an interview will be required to provide evidence of their GCSE English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent). You will also need to provide proof of your teaching qualification., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience., As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. - 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme - Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed - Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don't join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us. - Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras - Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc. - Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

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About Mencap We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential. Our work includes