Supported Internship Tutor, Yeovil

We are seeking a Supported Internship Tutor to be based at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton to support our learners and have overall responsibility for the delivery of Project Search at Yeovil.

At SWRAC, we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide people with the skills, knowledge and experience to BE resilient, confident & independent, to GROW into education, employment or meaningful activity, LIVE healthily, BE active & responsible citizens and BE safe.

Duties

• To deliver educational components of the Supported Internship parts of Project Search
• To act as the initial point of contact between SWRAC and BCP Council
• To act as the liaison between SWRAC and the Work Coach provider
• To attend Project Search progress/management meetings
• To be the main point of contact between SWRAC and parents/carers
• Preparation of course/training materials
• Completion of all necessary Project Search paperwork
• Completion of external paperwork as required in a timely manner
• Maintaining the quality of the learner programme to a sufficient standard to pass the IQA and EQA criteria
• Completion of learner and delivery paperwork as required in a timely manner
• Initial Assessment and diagnostic of the learner's needs, including English and maths, using company standards
• Deliver embedded English and maths skills
• To attend business networking events to promote the activities of SWRAC
• Meeting with the delivery requirements of the DFN Project Search programme
• To support learners with LDD/SEND in a variety of classroom settings
• To work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
• To be aware of individual learners' risk assessments and needs
• Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)

Teaching qualification

Behaviour qualifications

SEND qualifications

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Skills/Competencies

Excellent communication and calculation skills

Be competent in IT

Good organisational skills

Effective team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to supervise students effectively both in college and out of the centre in line with the behaviour policy

Ability to work in partnership with parents/carers and teachers

Ability to use own initiative and work flexibility

Ability to support learners with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Innovative thinker with the ability to adapt teaching and support strategies.

Ability to prioritise workload.

Ability to manage challenging situations and a demanding working environment.

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Knowledge

Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties

Understanding of behaviour management strategies

Understanding of relevant policies /codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

General understanding of curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

Ability to relate well to vulnerable young adults

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these settings

• Experience

Experience of working with challenging young people in an educational establishment

Working with vulnerable young people with learning disabilities or challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties of the relevant

• Personal Qualities

Works well under pressure

Willing to work in a flexible manner

Be self-motivated and use personal initiative within a structured framework

Self-directed with a high level of personal drive.

Commitment to achieving excellence through continuous improvement.

Enthusiastic with the ability to motivate.

Willingness and ability to tackle poor student performance.

Ability to communicate with staff/external bodies at all levels.

Ability to problem solve.

Flexible and positive approach.

Ability and desire to empower young people with a range of learning or behavioural disabilities.

Good sense of humour.

Keen to embrace and deliver change.

Ability and willingness to champion learners with learning difficulties/disabilities.

• Special Attributes/Requirements

To be committed to promoting independence in line with preparing for adulthood outcomes of Education/Employment & Careers, Friends, Relationships and Community, Health and Independent Lives

Prepared to work flexibly to meet work requirements.

Current driving licence.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in college

Commitment to equal opportunities

Up-to-date Safeguarding and Child Protection training or qualification.

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like to find out more information, please email jobs@swrac.ac.uk for an information pack.

SWRAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

Casual dress

Free parking

Health & Wellbeing Programme

On-site parking

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate

Yeovil BA22 8

HT

reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location

In person