Support Internship Tutor, Full-Time (Poole)
About This Role
Job Summary
We are seeking a Supported Internship Tutor to be based at the Amazon Site, Poole, to support our learners and have overall responsibility for the delivery of Project Search at Amazon, Poole.
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 math,s 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
- Qualifications
Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
Teaching qualification
Behaviour qualifications
SEND qualifications
- 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.
- Knowledge
Understanding of working with young adults who have SEND/behavioural difficulties
Understanding of behaviour management strategies
Understanding of relevant polices /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
Poole BH15: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)