Employer Engagement Tutor

**Job Overview** Humly North East is looking for a Employment Engagement Tutor to join one of our SEN schools in Newcastle (NE4). The purpose of this role is to be accountable for educational progress of post 16 learners and external pre 16 learners careers, information advice and guidance (CIAG) by effective teaching and learning and contribute to the monitoring and development of CIAG and the work placement programme. This is a full time role with the opportunity of it going temp to perm **Responsibilities** 1. To generate links with local employers that result in placement opportunities for learners. 2. To be a point of contact, advice, information and support for employers, enabling and supporting them to be able to offer placement opportunities. 3. To contribute to the assessment of individual learners and match them to appropriate placements. 4. To support learners in preparing for an employer placement. This will include ensuring that they have the appropriate skills and attitude to gain maximum benefit from the placement and ensuring that they have the clothing and equipment necessary for each placement. 5. To organise and attend placement visits to monitor the progress of learners, agree and set SMART targets and deal effectively with any issues/concerns that arise. 6. To conduct assessments of learners’ skills in the workplace. 7. To liaise with employers to ensure that the work practice undertaken by each learner contributes to their overall programme needs. 10. To set up, deliver and co-ordinate learning programmes. This will involve setting up learning opportunities internally or externally, contributing to initial assessment and induction, programme planning and review, programme delivery, regular communication and planning with other stakeholders and aftercare. 11. To develop access routes and opportunities for all learners, providing advice, guidance and support to assist with the transition into further education and beyond. 12. To develop appropriate enrichment and learning activities for Year 11 pupils related to post 16 transition, including taster days, interview preparation, short courses, and establishing a portfolio of work experience placements. 13. To provide information, advice and guidance sessions for learners, both to support them in selecting an appropriate placement and in their progression to further learning or employment. Arrange payment of certain expenses, eg bus fares, where appropriate. 14. To attend Careers events to promote the programmes of learning delivered by the organisation 15. To carry out Health & Safety assessments of employer placement settings, and to be aware of the issues surrounding Health & Safety/Safeguarding within the work placement environment. 16. To assist with employer placement correspondence and telephone enquiries. 17. To help monitor the progress of employer placements throughout the organisation in liaison with colleagues. 18. To lead selected reviews for allocated pupils and provide pastoral support for Learners in order to identify barriers to learning and/or progression, and to develop strategies for overcoming these. 19. To communicate effectively with the Line manager and appropriate team members. 20. To cover for colleagues at appropriate meetings when necessary 21. To attend training courses appropriate to the post in order to enhance personal and professional development, as well as to increase the quality of the service delivered by the organisation 22. To maintain regular contact with the school / organisation when off-site, providing clear information regarding current location and expected return times. **Qualifications** - Proven experience in tutoring or teaching, preferably with children of varying ages. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey concepts and engage students. - Familiarity with special education practices is advantageous but not mandatory. - A patient, empathetic approach to teaching that accommodates diverse learning styles. - Ability to inspire confidence in students and motivate them towards academic success. - Relevant qualifications in education or a related field are preferred but not essential. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students by providing them with the support they need to thrive academically **Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm Contract length: 10 months Pay: £120.00-£150.00 per day **Benefits**: - Referral programme Work Location: In person Expected start date: 01/09/2025