Preparing for Adulthood Tutor

Salary: £16.19 - £17.91 per hour £29,578 - £34,466 per annum

Permanent, Full Time Term-Time Only

Hours: 40 per week

Welcome to Aurora Foxes, a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, situated in the friendly seaside town of Minehead. Foxes is a very special place.

We believe in changing lives and giving our students the skills, knowledge and confidence to shape their own futures. Our aim is to equip young adults with the skills to become work ready and life ready.

Your Role:

As one of our Preparing for Adulthood Tutors, you will plan and deliver engaging, individualised learning sessions that challenge students and help them achieve their full potential. Working closely with our Education and Transition Teams, you will support young adults to develop the skills and confidence needed for employment and independent living.

Key duties:

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging, personalised learning sessions.
• Monitor and record student progress, setting targets and providing constructive feedback.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet each student's individual needs.
• Lead and support Learning Support Practitioners during sessions.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments and risk assessments.
• Safeguard students and promote their health, safety and wellbeing.
• Contribute to course development, quality improvement and your own professional development.
• Be willing to undertake training to deliver a City & Guilds accredited Employability Course.

Successful candidate qualities:

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
• Level 4 Certificate in Teaching, or willingness to undertake the qualification.
• Experience of teaching and achieving positive student outcomes.
• Experience working with young adults with disabilities and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• A passion for teaching and supporting young adults towards employment and independent living.
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

Apply/Enquiries

If you are passionate about making a difference and helping young adults achieve their potential, please apply online and complete our application form.

For more information, contact Emma.McKay@the-aurora-group.com.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Aurora Group may therefore ask applicants to declare convictions and cautions, including those that are spent unless protected under DBS filtering rules.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert may be taken down at any time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that shortlisted candidates might be subject to an online search.