Tutor / Learning Assistant (Life Skills) 

Our client provides care, support and housing in London for people who may be homeless, have a learning disability or a mental health need. Their aim is to provide a safe and secure environment to help people recover and maximise their potential. Our client services place people at the heart of their communities and help them to develop the skills to live independent lives in the way they choose. Our client works with local people in an environment that promotes and embraces diversity and the differences that make people individuals. 

Their customers have often had previous experiences of disadvantage, prejudice and discrimination. They ensure that they work with everyone in a way that respects and promotes choice, privacy and dignity. 

Position: Life Skills Tutor 
Location: London 
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent 
Hours: 20 - 25 hours per week, 4 - 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, flexibility considered 
Salary: £9,097-13,740 dependent on experience and qualifications (based on FTE of £18,195-£22,000). 
Benefits: Annual Leave 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays, pro rata; pension scheme 

Interview date: August 2018 

Responsibilities: 

- Plan, prepare, deliver and assess Life Skills sessions for groups and individual adults with Mental Health and Complex Needs and / or Learning Disabilities, in their own homes in supported accommodation 
- Prepare and review session plans, schemes of work and teaching and learning materials using initial assessments and assessed work to take into account the learners’ individual needs 
- Improve learners’ experiences through development of teaching methods and strategies 
- Monitor learners’ wellbeing and recognise and report any deterioration in physical / mental health 
- Work with learners to challenge behaviours that create risk and establish agreed boundaries and expectations 
- Embed Equality and Diversity in the sessions 
- Continually monitor and review learners’ progress and support 
- Act on feedback from observations of teaching and learning 
- Accurately complete all relevant paperwork in line with company procedures 
- Undertake necessary training to professionally develop and keep abreast of current practices and legislation within the sector 
- Carry out all duties and responsibilities in accordance with our clients’ policies and procedures. In particular to: Comply with the Health and Safety Policy and Safety and Risk Manual. Comply with the Safeguarding Policies. Comply with the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy. Maintain the confidentiality of all information connected to customers (learners), other members of staff and to our clients’ business, ensuring data protection. 

About you: 

- Teaching qualification, ideally a diploma in Education & Training; DTLLS or equivalent would be desired 
- Experience of supporting teaching and learning 
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and numeracy 
- Ability to plan, prepare, deliver and assess Life Skills sessions for groups and individual adults with Mental Health and Complex Needs or Learning Disabilities 
- Ability to motivate and encourage learner participation 
- Ability to organise own work and work on own initiative 
- Good computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook 
- Understanding of Health and Safety practice and legislation 
- Knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding of vulnerable adults 
- Commitment to promoting Equal Opportunities and to valuing diversity 

You may have experience of the following: Life Skills Tutor, Lecturer, Teacher, Tutor, Teaching, Tutoring, Education, Learner Support, Additional Learning Support, Learning Assistant, Teaching Assistant, etc. 

This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK’s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications.