Additional Learning Support Tutor

We are looking for an Additional Learning Support Tutor to join our team. This is a 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent role offering a salary of £31,410 to £43,440 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest – quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose/Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Support students to develop study skills, organisation, time management, literacy, numeracy, communication, and independent learning skills.
• Assist students in achieving targets identified within Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Additional Learning Support Plans, or Individual Learning Plans.
• Promote student independence and reduce reliance on support where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure learning materials and teaching approaches are accessible and inclusive.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Full recognised teaching qualification. 
• Level 2 English and maths.
• Qualification in a SEND / Inclusions related area or a commitment to working towards a recognised qualification.
• Successful practice in assessing, teaching and supporting learners with learning difficulties/disabilities/ or special educational needs.
• Experience in delivering a range of additional learning support services together with a good understanding of common learning difficulties and disabilities, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and mental health needs.

Benefits:

• Outstanding facilities in state of-the-art environments
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family friendly policies and leave  
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer
• Company is committed to CPD
• Flexible approach to work
• Excellent employer contribution rates into a teacher’s pension scheme
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability)

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV.

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community.  The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.