Tutor - Supported Internship Programme

6 days ago

Islington, Greater London, United Kingdom Mencap Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and creative Educational Support Specialist to join our Supported Internship programme in a dynamic and supportive environment. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering the educational element of the programme, working closely with colleagues to support young people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, and/or autism.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver engaging and interactive lessons, utilizing innovative approaches to meet the diverse needs of our learners.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including skills coaches, employer engagement officers, programme coordinators, and welfare officers, to provide comprehensive support to our learners.
  • Focus on delivering the educational element of the Supported Internship programme, with a minimum of one full day of planning and administrative time per week to ensure effective programme delivery.
Requirements
  • Passion for supporting the progress of individuals with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties.
  • Experience of supporting and/or mentoring others, with a strong emphasis on building positive relationships.
  • Experience of working with small groups, with a focus on creating inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • A-C/9-4 English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent), demonstrating a strong foundation in core subjects.
  • Excellent time management and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • Experience of working with diverse groups, with a focus on promoting equality and inclusion.
  • Qualifications in education or teaching (DTLLS, PGCE, CertEd), with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality educational programmes.
  • Knowledge and experience of delivering and assessing functional skills in English and Maths up to Level 2, with a focus on supporting learners to achieve their full potential.
  • Experience and knowledge of safeguarding, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Classroom management skills and strategies, with a focus on promoting positive behavior and reducing conflict.
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.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service.
  • 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.
  • Membership of Mencap Pension Plan, including up to 3 times salary death in service life cover and Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long-term sickness.
  • Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers, and phones when you have been with us for 6 months.
  • Interest-free season ticket loans.
  • Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops, including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and much more.
  • 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.
  • Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program.
  • Access to award-winning training and development.

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