At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging learning programmes for adults with learning disabilities and support their independence.
- Company: Join Hesley Group, a leader in specialist care and education for over 50 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working pattern with 46 weeks paid leave and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with learners with special needs and a passion for education required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Following continued growth and increasing student demand, Mercury College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Part-Time Tutor to join our specialist education team. Working with adults with learning disabilities and intensive specialist support needs, you will deliver engaging, person-centred learning programmes that support students to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adult life. Through a therapeutic and practical approach to education, you will help students achieve meaningful outcomes linked to independence, employment, community participation, and health and wellbeing.
You will plan and deliver creative learning experiences, monitor and assess student progress, contribute to EHCP reviews, and work collaboratively with Tutor Assistants, Support Workers, families and multidisciplinary professionals. The role requires a flexible and innovative approach, with opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom through community-based activities, independence training and work-related experiences. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support, enabling them to achieve their goals and move towards positive futures.
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, term-time. College entitlement of 46 weeks paid leave.
About You: We are looking for a passionate and adaptable educator who is committed to helping people we support achieve their full potential. You will have experience working with learners who have learning disabilities and intensive specialist support needs, alongside a strong understanding of person-centred approaches to education. You will be able to create engaging, meaningful learning opportunities that motivate students, build confidence and support progress towards individual aspirations and EHCP outcomes.
As a confident communicator and team player, you will work effectively alongside education, care and clinical colleagues, as well as families and external partners, to ensure students receive the highest quality support. Excellent planning, assessment and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet a diverse range of learning needs. A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one, is essential. Experience within a SEND, specialist or further education setting would be advantageous. Most importantly, you will bring enthusiasm, patience and creativity to your role, sharing our commitment to delivering outstanding educational experiences.
About Us: For over 50 years, Hesley Group has provided specialist care, support and education for people with learning disabilities and intensive specialist support needs.
Benefits of working for us:
- Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision
- Ongoing free mandatory and development training days
- Regular promotion opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
- Refer a friend scheme – earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us
- Free parking
Our Commitment to Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities because we know that different perspectives make us stronger. Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage, reflecting the true cost of living. It’s our commitment to fairness, a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.
Part-Time Tutor in Doncaster employer: HESLEY GROUP
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