At a Glance
- Tasks: Support neurodiverse learners to access education and achieve their full potential.
- Company: Join Sodexo, a leader in improving quality of life for all.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free lunch, onsite gym, and 20+ additional benefits.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values your unique contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of learners while promoting inclusion and rehabilitation.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching or support roles, with a focus on SEND and neurodiversity.
The predicted salary is between 36594 - 44726 £ per year.
We are looking for a passionate and supportive Neurodiversity Tutor to join our Education, Skills and Work team at HMP & YOI Bronzefield. This role will support learners with neurodiverse and additional needs to access education, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with learners, teaching colleagues and specialist professionals to provide personalised support, adapt learning approaches and improve educational outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching or learning-support professional who is committed to SEND, inclusion, rehabilitation and helping learners build the skills they need for successful resettlement into the community.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support neurodiverse learners with a range of needs, including autism, dyslexia, learning difficulties, sensory impairments and social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Assess individual needs and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), setting clear targets and monitoring learner progress and achievement.
- Deliver and adapt teaching and learning for individuals and small groups, using appropriate strategies, resources and specialist equipment.
- Drive quality and learner outcomes, ensuring learners achieve their qualifications, remain engaged and meet attendance, achievement and purposeful activity targets.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals, including social workers, speech and language therapists, educational psychologists and other relevant partners.
- Support wider education quality and inclusion, including staff guidance and training, provision mapping, quality assurance, progress reporting and maintaining accurate assessment and learner records.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has a minimum of two years' qualified teaching or teaching-assistant experience.
- Holds a Level 3 qualification or above in an appropriate subject, with experience specialising in a learning difficulty such as autism or dyslexia.
- Has a strong understanding of SEND and the SEND Code of Practice and can adapt learning to meet individual needs.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy and excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with learners.
- Is confident managing challenging behaviour and confrontation, while maintaining a calm, professional and supportive approach.
- Is passionate about education, inclusion, rehabilitation and resettlement, with a flexible, enthusiastic and innovative approach to teaching.
- Must be eligible for EL2 MOJ vetting clearance and hold an Enhanced DBS.
Desirable:
- DET, PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience working within a prison, secure or custodial environment.
- Assessor or Internal Verification/IQA qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
Package Description:
Starting £34,373.00 - 39,487.98 + LW £3,729.24 per annum (TOTAL = £(phone number removed) - £(phone number removed)).
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Free parking, free lunch from the canteen, and onsite gym.
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
About The Company:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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