Inclusive Learning Tutor

As an Inclusive Learning Tutor in the EKC group you will assess and work with students from a variety of learning environments who are experiencing difficulties with learning. Your role will include providing 1:1 support to learners to enable them to achieve their maximum potential, and planning focused tasks which complement designated study programmes and/or courses.

You will have key responsibility for ensuring the design, delivery and evaluation of these support programmes. You will also have responsibility for the management of a team of learning support staff, including day-to-day supervision, monthly support meetings and management of the probation process. You may also be involved in the delivery of in-service staff training.

Your involvement with students will include participating in the consultation process for students with EHCPs hoping to attend a college in the EKC Group. You will support any students working at level 2 and 3 to ensure a high quality learning experience. You will also conduct annual reviews for students with EHCPs to consider their achievements, support needs and next destinations.

Hours per week: 22.5

Salary per year: £21,468

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Generous Annual Leave - 42 days FTE per annum
• Teacher Training - we support new teachers with a £7000 investment in your training and coaching through our in-house Teaching Academy
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as Car leasing and Tech purchasing schemes
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution
• Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030

You will have a passion for overcoming barriers to learning. You will be highly organised, creative and be able to plan and teach engaging and innovative sessions. You will have strong demonstrable interpersonal skills to engage reluctant learners. They will be skilled in assessing and tracking student progress and planning further intervention. This will be a vital part of the role, ensuring all students develop the skills they need to succeed.

You will be able to teach a range of designated study programs and/or ad hoc sessions from Level 2 up to Level 3, and will be able to motivate learners to achieve and succeed on their programmes of study.

You will also have proven people management skills to supervise and develop a team of learning support staff. Experience in working with individuals with learning needs and/or care needs would also be an advantage.

Ideally you will have experience of teaching or have delivered 1:1 support or training in the workplace, although this is not essential as training will be offered to the successful applicant. You must have a positive outlook and be empathetic towards learners.

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we…