Employability Tutor
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Bury, Greater Manchester |
| Area | Bolton, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Coordinator |
| Salary | £95 - £115 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | EMPLOYBUR_1791806060 |
| Job Views | 13 |
- Description
SEN / SEMH Employability Officer / Tutor
Location: Bolton, Bury and ManchesterContract: Permanent or Temporary to PermanentHours: 39 hours per weekRate: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Job Overview
We are recruiting a dedicated and motivated SEN / SEMH Employability Officer / Tutor to support young people with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs across Bolton, Bury and Manchester.
The role involves supporting approximately 30 learners enrolled on construction employability programmes. You will help young people develop practical employability skills, build confidence, access work experience and progress towards further training or employment.
You will deliver employability sessions while providing individual guidance and support to learners who may face barriers to education, training and employment. The role also involves learner recruitment, attendance monitoring, administration and building relationships with local employers to create suitable work experience opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in SEN, SEMH, alternative provision or youth support who is passionate about helping young people develop their skills, independence and future career prospects.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and accessible employability lessons tailored to learners with SEN and SEMH needs.
- Recruit and engage young people for construction employability programmes.
- Provide individual guidance, mentoring and ongoing support throughout the learner journey.
- Build positive relationships with learners to encourage participation, confidence and progression.
- Support learners who may experience emotional, behavioural or social barriers to learning.
- Monitor attendance and engagement, following up on absences and identifying concerns.
- Coordinate work experience placements and liaise with employers to identify suitable opportunities.
- Build relationships with local employers to support vocational learning and employment outcomes.
- Help learners develop CVs, interview techniques, job search skills and workplace behaviours.
- Complete programme paperwork and learner documentation accurately and within deadlines.
- Maintain records of attendance, progress, achievements and learner outcomes.
- Identify barriers to progression and work with learners and colleagues to provide appropriate support.
- Work collaboratively with tutors, support staff, employers and external professionals.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and organisational policies when working with young people.
- Support learners to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further vocational training.
Requirements
- Previous experience working with young people with SEN, SEMH or additional support needs is essential.
- Experience in employability, education, alternative provision, vocational training or youth support.
- Experience recruiting or engaging young people for training programmes is highly desirable.
- Understanding of social, emotional and behavioural needs and the barriers young people may face.
- Experience delivering employability sessions, mentoring or vocational training is desirable.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to coordinate work experience placements and develop positive employer relationships.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, supportive and resilient approach, with the ability to engage and motivate young people.
- Confidence monitoring attendance, maintaining records and tracking learner progress.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Knowledge of construction or vocational training is advantageous.
- Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across Bolton, Bury and Manchester.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with young people.
What's on Offer
- Permanent or temporary-to-permanent employment options.
- Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience.
- 39 hours per week.
- Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.
- A varied role combining employability teaching, SEN / SEMH support and employer engagement.
- The opportunity to help young people overcome barriers to learning and develop practical skills.
- A rewarding position supporting learners towards greater independence, further training and sustainable employment.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
