Bank/Casual Functional Skills Tutor

Bank/Casual Functional Skills Tutor – Aurora FoxesLocation: Minehead, Somerset

Contract: Bank/Casual

Salary: £15.37 - £18.88 depending on experience and qualifications

Welcome to Aurora Foxes, a specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, situated in the friendly seaside town of Minehead. Foxes is a very special place.

We believe in changing lives, giving our students the skills, knowledge and confidence to shape their futures and become work ready and life ready.

The main purpose of the role:

As our Functional Skills Tutor, you will plan, deliver and evaluate engaging, individualised English and Maths sessions that challenge students, support their progress and help them develop greater independence.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues and Learning Support Practitioners to ensure every student receives the support they need to achieve their potential.

Key duties:

• Plan and deliver engaging Functional Skills sessions tailored to individual needs and abilities.

• Assess, monitor and record student progress using RARPA and/or recognised qualifications.

• Provide constructive feedback and set appropriate learning targets.

• Work collaboratively with the Education, Therapy and House Teams to support student progress.

• Lead Learning Support Practitioners within sessions and promote effective learning.

• Maintain accurate records, complete risk assessments and follow safeguarding procedures.

• Contribute to course development, quality assurance and continuing professional development.

Duties will vary, and you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever required. Please refer to the full job description for further details.

Successful candidate qualities:

• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.

• Level 5 Certificate in Teaching, or working towards this.

• Experience delivering English and Maths in an educational setting, preferably Functional Skills.

• Experience supporting young adults with disabilities and meeting individual learning needs.

• Knowledge of assessment and RARPA, or a willingness to learn.

• A passion for teaching, strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.

Apply/Enquiries

Please complete the online application form in full, including employment and education details, and provide a personal statement explaining why you would be suitable for the role.

For assistance or further information, contact Emma in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Emma.Mckay@theauroragroup.co.uk.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to DBS filtering rules.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults in our care and is a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer.Please note: This advert may be withdrawn without notice if the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.

Documents

• Functional Life Skills Tutor.pdf (41.02 KB)

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