Teaching Assistant Tutor in Coventry

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture that is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. Coventry Learns is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need. We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. We also offer a wide range of short community courses in the arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness, and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people. We also provide courses for adults seeking work through the Council's Job Shop. Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.

Our Values: In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role? Make a real difference in your community by empowering future teaching and learning specialists to support in local schools and education settings. We are looking for a passionate and experienced adult educator to join our dynamic team and help shape the next generation of STLS specialists, empowering them to be able to support the role of the teacher in education settings. If you thrive on inspiring others, delivering high-quality learning, and supporting diverse communities, this is the role for you. You will design, plan, deliver and report on differing levels of STLS courses, including apprenticeships. Delivery will take place online and face-to-face in a variety of settings, supporting both existing and new partnerships. You will join a supportive team of experienced tutors committed to excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, with opportunities for professional development and CPD. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

• Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver high-quality vocational and non-accredited training for Supported Teaching and Learning courses, including apprenticeships.
• Carry out work placement assessments and make competency judgements in conjunction with Awarding Body requirements & Apprenticeships Standards expectations.
• Provide inclusive, culturally competent learning experiences that raise aspirations for diverse communities.
• Set individual targets, monitor progress, and evaluate learner achievement.
• Promote Adult Education provision through various channels, including social media.

• Essential Requirements:
• English and Maths minimum at Level 2; equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 or C.
• Teaching qualification minimum at Level 3.
• Background experience within a teacher or teaching assistant capacity.
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum practice and experience in apprenticeship or adult education delivery.
• Strong understanding of equity, inclusion, safeguarding and Prevent.
• Ability to teach across multiple venues and formats throughout the year.

• Desirable Requirements:
• STLS qualification at Level 3 or equivalent.
• Early Years qualification at Level 3 or equivalent.
• Assessors Qualification - D32, D33, A1 award or equivalent.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

Interview date - TBC

About Coventry: Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package.