Supported Internship Tutor

Position: Supported Internship Tutor

Location: High Wycombe

Salary: £26,228 - £32,083

Type: Permanent

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be the cutting edge of the growth in Supported Internships. This Tutor opportunity is based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Essential

• NVQ Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Careers Education and Guidance, Youth and Community work or Social Care (or working towards)
• Proven record of success in engaging SEN participants on Programme
• Experience of providing group and one- to- one tutor support or coaching and positively influencing other people's professional or personal development

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direction and organisation to the on-site learning programme
• Recruit appropriate students with disabilities for the programme / conduct education assessments for those who have applied
• Plan and deliver (including virtual) daily classroom activities and lesson plans in line with agreed units to achieve the Progression Award and support Functional Skills delivery (Entry Level 3 - Level 2)
• Deliver daily classroom support in literacy and numeracy (remote)
• Support interns to develop the Pearson's portfolios to achieve the accreditation and skills attained, letter of recommendations from internship sites, etc.
• Assesses student skills
• Be responsible for the emotional and social welfare of the interns
• Work with local authorities and businesses, attend reviews and other meetings as required to meet student progression and employment needs
• Develop IEP and transition plan for students and creates "career plan" based on individual preferences and skills
• Attend host business induction to ensure intern understanding and learning
• Works with STG job coach and with department managers to develop internship sites, write job descriptions and plan for necessary job modifications
• Work with parents, the local authority and other supported internship stakeholders to support the progression of the interns

Skills & Experience

• Experience of co- designing, delivering and facilitating group training sessions within health and
• Proven record of success in engaging SEN participants on Programme
• Experience of providing group and one- to- one tutor support or coaching and positively influencing other people's professional or personal development
• Experience of working in the employment and skills sector and delivering to specified targets, quality standards and compliance measures
• Knowledge of employment law and disability legislation such as Employment Law, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, etc
• Knowledge of benefit system and employment programmes
• Experience of working with teams to set and maintain a positive culture
• Strong track record of achieving outcomes for young people
• Strong communicator verbally, in writing and using various IT tools with a diverse group including Senior Managers, other professionals, young people and parents
• Strong leadership skills including with young people
• Good administration, IT and organisational skills with good experience of using MS office software
• Able to quickly identify problems, think flexibly and resolve issues
• Solutions focused with ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team