Associate Tutor

Job Introduction

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.

Location - Bridge College, Openshaw, M11 2GR

Hours 37.5 hours per week - 41 weeks 150 undirected hours.

Salary: £30,912

About the role

Are you passionate about education and committed to helping young people achieve their potential? Do you want to develop your teaching career within a supportive specialist education environment?

As one of the  UK's best employers we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Associate Tutor to join our education team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their educational, personal and social development.

Working closely with teaching, therapy and support staff, you will help deliver a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum, ensuring learning is accessible and meaningful for every student.

You will support students to develop their skills, confidence and independence, while creating a positive learning environment where they are encouraged to achieve their individual potential.

A key part of the role will be delivering targeted interventions in Literacy, Numeracy and PSHE, monitoring student progress and working in partnership with class tutors to ensure students receive the right support to succeed.

As an Associate Tutor, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities in line with students' individual needs.
• Use assessment information to inform teaching and adapt learning to meet individual needs.
• Develop and maintain appropriate student records and contribute to progress reports.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), PBS Plans and RAMPs.
• Use a range of teaching and learning strategies to encourage student engagement and achievement.
• Provide appropriate cover for absent colleagues, ensuring standards and expectations remain high.
• Prepare appropriate resources and materials to support effective learning, plan record and monitor.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, empathetic and committed to helping young people succeed.

You will ideally have experience of working with children or young people with special educational needs (SEN) and, preferably, experience of supporting students with autism spectrum condition (ASC).

You will have the ability to build positive relationships with students and adapt your teaching approach to meet a wide range of individual needs.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience of working with children or young people with SEN.
• Experience of successfully supporting or teaching students with ASC.
• Knowledge or experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Good ICT skills and confidence using technology to support learning.
• A flexible and positive approach to working with students, colleagues and families.

Qualifications requirements:

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.

 Desirable:

• Qualifications or further training relating to SEN.
• Experience of developing courses or programmes of learning.
• Experience of writing and implementing IEPs, PBS Plans or RAMPs.
• Evidence of influencing and improving the quality of learning.
• Experience of contributing to extracurricular activities.

Benefits

• Annual Leave27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Eligible for Teachers’ Pension Schemeand its associateDeath In Service benefit
• Occupational sick payand family friendly policies includingenhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platformoffering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awardsincluding cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeingacross the organisation includingMental Health First Aidersoffering wellbeing support from trained colleague andfree weekly yogasession in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programmefor you and adults at your home

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This role will expire 30th October - please apply early, this role could be closed early

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity and is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974