Learning Tutor

**LEARNING TUTOR**

**Are you inspired by the idea of working with and tutoring young people? Do you feel passionate about helping students achieve their full potential?**

**If so, United Response wants to hear from you We are looking for friendly, supportive people with experience working with individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to join our growing education team at ROC College.**

**LOCATION: Tiverton**
**FUNCTION**:ROC College
**ACCOUNTABLE TO**:Curriculum Manager
**ACCOUNTABLE FOR**:Supporting and mentoring individuals within ROC College
**HOURS**:37.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term-time plus two weeks)
**SALARY**: £14.04 per hour

**Who We Are**

United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973, whose mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental or physical support needs have the opportunity to live their lives to the full. We support around 2000 people in over 300 locations across England and Wale, and employ over 3,600 staff.

ROC College, a part of United Response, is a specialist college that provides person-centered, community-based teaching and learning within Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. We work with young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

**What We’re Looking For**

United Response is keen to hear from applicants with experience of supporting individuals with a learning disability in accordance with their needs, in a teaching and learning environment. You will be a good communicator, adaptable and confident in assisting with the planning of daily activities and lessons. You should be patient, empathetic, supportive and have a positive, enthusiastic attitude towards teaching and learning. Applicants should have a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent.

**What to Expect**
You will be working as part of the ROC College team to plan and deliver personalised learning to students between the ages of 16 and 25 with Special Education Needs and Disabilities, mainly on a 1-1 basis and on occasion teaching small groups. You will guide Learning Mentors within their roles of lesson delivery, and collaborate with the Curriculum Manager for your area, providing ongoing feedback on students’ progress.

**What We Can Offer You**

United Response offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees which includes:

- Pension contribution
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
- Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for Blue Light Card
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
- 2x basic salary life assurance scheme
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- A collaborative and caring team to support you
- Potential for career progression
- United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check._
- United Responses’ culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can be the best they can be. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential._