Learning Support Tutor

**bigcreative.education** **Learning Support Tutor** **Required** **Welcome to Big** **Creative Training** **Big Creative Training (BCT) is a well-established and** **expanding creative industry training provider with more** **than twenty years’ experience of delivering positive** **outcomes for learners. Our mission is to improve the** **lives of young people through high quality training** **and creative industry experiences, and we also take** **pride in ensuring staff are encouraged to flourish** **and feel excited to be a part of BCT.** BCT job specification pack As an organisation we provide a supportive, developmental environment with a creative and innovative approach to education. Choosing to work for BCT will enable you to be part of a successful organisation that offer a good work - life balance to all employees, which includes a flexible working approach, a friendly, positive and purposeful working environment, and plenty of opportunities for social interaction between colleagues. We are an employer which champions equality, diversity, and inclusion. We work with integrity and passion, and are fiercely committed to creating a truly meaningful work environment, where individuals are empowered with the tools, technology, and training to unleash their full potential. This is an exciting time to join BCT. We are expanding to launch our new world-class Digital Future Campus in September, including industry standard training rooms, equipment, VFX studios, e-sports arena and editing suites. **BCT culture video >** We have more than 500 young people per year enrolled onto our vocational training programmes including apprenticeships, and learners take qualifications in maths and English if needed. We have great industry links and work with over 100 creative sector employers and SMEs. BCT job specification pack BCT also operates **Creative Works**: - a creative industry coworking space as part of our group, giving learners and staff access to an exciting community of creative businesses to support learning and progression. **Benefits of working for BCT**: - Company pension scheme- Employee assistance programme including healthcare cashback - Bike to work scheme - Supportive, caring and developmental - environment- Excellent career development opportunities and performance recognition - Staff social events - Interest free loans for emergencies or professional development - Cycle to work scheme - “Leaders and staff successfully ignite _ - young people’s enthusiasm for learning.”_ **Ofsted** **What our learners** **and graduates say** **96% of learners at BCT say their overall experience** **is good. Here’s what they had to say** - “The teachers always find time to help.”_ - “I love the small class sizes, and the fun environment created.”_ - “I get to do something I love with other people who have the _ - same interests as me.”_ - Not only did the college give us_ - the tools and knowledge to succeed, _ - they prepared us for life as creatives _ - of the future._ **Georgia** BCT job specification pack - If it wasn’t for BCT there’s no way _ - I would have become the person _ - I am today. Thanks for helping _ - me find myself”_ **Amani** **Learning Support** **Tutor** BCT job specification pack We are looking for an outstanding learning support specialist tutor to join our team based in or “4” or above (or level 2), and will have experience of working within a similar setting. They must also be well versed in either Music Production/Performance, Media, Gaming, Animation, Art and Design, Performing Arts, or Events Management **Key tasks** Support learners to attend and be punctual and promote independent learning- Support learners with any barriers to their learning, helping them with comprehension of - instructions and work briefs- Encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and promoting development of self- esteem- Support learners to proofread written work and revise spelling, punctuation and grammar - Support the lead tutor to ensure learners achieve the qualifications and have an exciting, fully - rounded programme of study that enables them to progress- Feed in to the support plans to ensure learner progress is supported and recorded - Record academic progress and reinforce positive behaviour - Ensure learners are retained, achieve their qualifications and progress - To collaborate with the lead tutor in order to refine lesson plans to suit the needs and learning - styles of the learners with additional needs- To plan, develop, and deliver personalised learning resources tailored to learners’ needs - To invigilate exams according to learners’ access arrangement needs - To set weekly and monthly targets for the learner to feed into their ILP - Parent/ Carer communication - Half termly report - Notes typed up on learners progress towards targets - Communication with tutor regarding progress and planning and set new targets