JobTitle:EssentialSkillsTutor/sEnglishand/orMaths
Salary:Band5-£33,649.03
Job Location:BelfastHQbased(withtravelacrossNIwhen required)
Working Hours:Full-time/PartTime(asrequired)
Contract:Funded until June 2027
DisabilityAction is a dynamic and thriving charity committed to improvingthelivesofindividualswithdisabilitiesacrossNorthern Ireland. We provide a wide range of services and support to empowerpeoplewithdisabilities,inemployment,skillsprovision, advocacy and more, ensuring they can live independently and
participatefullyinsociety.
The Essential Skills English Tutor is responsible for planning, delivering, assessing, and supporting high-quality Essential Skills EnglishprovisionforlearnersenrolledontheSkillsforLifeandWork programme. The role aims to improve learners’ literacy skills,
confidence,communicationabilities,andqualificationachievement while preparing them for progression into employment, further education, apprenticeships, training, and independent living
The successful candidate will report into the DA Skills Delivery Manager.
KeyResponsibilities
Learner Support and Engagement
- Provideday-to-daysupporttolearnerswithinclassrooms, workshops and programme activities.
- Developpositiveandprofessionalrelationshipswith learners.
- Supportlearnerstoengagefullyinlearningandprogramme activities.
- Assistlearnerstodevelopconfidence,independenceand self-esteem.
- Encouragepositivebehaviour,attendanceandparticipation.
- Motivate learners to achieve personal goals and programme outcomes.
Teaching and Learning
- PlananddeliverengagingEssentialSkillsEnglishsessionsin accordance with curriculum requirements and awarding organisation specifications.
- DeliverliteracyqualificationsatEntryLevel,Level1,andLevel 2 where appropriate.
- Differentiatelearningtomeetindividuallearnerneeds,abilities, and learning styles.
- Embedemployability,wellbeing,digital,andlifeskillswithin learning activities.
- Promotelearnerconfidence,communicationskills,reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
- Useavarietyofteachingmethodsandresourcestosupport learner engagement and achievement.
- IncorporatepracticalandvocationalcontextsintoEnglish delivery to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- AssessmentandAchievement
- Assesslearnerworkaccuratelyandinaccordancewith awarding organisation requirements.
- Providetimelyandconstructivefeedbacktolearners.
- Monitorlearnerprogressandachievementagainstindividual targets.
- Maintainaccurateassessmentrecordsandachievement tracking documentation.
- Support learners to gather evidence and complete qualification requirements.
- Ensurequalificationclaimsaresubmittedaccuratelyandwithin agreed timescales.
- WorkcollaborativelywiththeHealthandWellbeingOfficer, Disability Support Officer, and wider support teams.
- Promotelearnerattendance,engagement,retention,and achievement.
- Supportlearnerswithadditionallearningneeds,disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health challenges.
- Maintainaccuratelearnerrecords,attendanceregisters, reviews, assessments, and tracking documentation.
- Ensurecompliancewithawardingorganisation,Departmentfor the Economy (DfE), and organisational requirements.
- Participateininternalverification,standardisation,andquality assurance activities.
- Contributetoinspections,audits,monitoringvisits,andquality improvement activities.
- Maintainup-to-dateknowledgeofEssentialSkillsqualification requirements and curriculum developments.
- EmployerEngagementandEmployability
- EmbedemployabilitythemeswithinEssentialSkillsdelivery.
- Liaisewithemployersandprogrammestaffwhereappropriate to support learner progression.
- Supportlearnersundertakingworkplacementsbyhelpingthem develop workplace literacy and communication skills.
- SafeguardingandWelfare
- Identifyandreportsafeguardingconcernsinaccordancewith organisational procedures.
- MaintainlearnerconfidentialityandcomplywithGDPR requirements.
- Promoteasafe,positive,andrespectfullearningenvironment.
- ContinuousProfessionalDevelopment
- Participateintraining,professionaldevelopment,andteam meetings.
- Sharegoodpracticewithcolleagues.
- Keep up to date with curriculum, assessment, teaching, learning, and quality assurance developments.
SafeguardingandRiskManagement
- ActasamemberoftheorganisationalSafeguardingand Crisis Management Team.
- Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and welfare issues in accordance with organisational policies and statutory guidance.
- Undertakeriskassessmentsandimplementsafeguarding and wellbeing interventions.
- Maintaindetailedsafeguardingrecordsanddocumentation.
- Promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
QualityAssuranceandOrganisationalDevelopment
- Maintainaccurate,confidentialandup-to-datelearner records.
- Ensurecompliancewithorganisationalpoliciesand procedures.
- Supportqualityassuranceandauditactivities.
- Contributetoself-evaluationandcontinuousimprovement activities.
- MaintainGDPRandconfidentialityrequirements
EssentialCriteria
Qualifications:
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) or Certificate in Teaching (CiT), or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, together with appropriate subject qualifications in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy relevant to the level of Essential Skills provision being delivered.
- Appropriateteaching,tutoringortrainingqualification,or willingness to obtain an appropriate qualification where required.
- GCSE(GradeA*C)orequivalentinEnglishandMathematics, or Essential Skills Level 2 or higher in Communication and Numeracy, or equivalent qualifications recognised by the relevant awarding body.
- Where delivering Essential Skills Literacy, an appropriate qualification in English/Literacy, in line with the requirements of the relevant awarding body and/or funding body.
- Where delivering Essential Skills Numeracy, an appropriate qualification in Mathematics/Numeracy, in line with the requirements of the relevant awarding body and/or funding body.
DesirableCriteria
- Assessor qualification.
- InternalQualityAssurance(IQA)qualification.
- Experienceworkingwithlearnerswithdisabilitiesoradditional learning needs.
- Experience within Skills for Life and Work programmes.
Workwithus
What we can offer you:
- HybridWorking
- DeathinServicepackage
- Cashplan
- InhouseCounsellingservices
- TrainingandDevelopmentopportunities
- EnhancedMaternitypackages
- Commitmenttodiversity,inclusion,andemployeewell-being
- 27dayspaidholidaysperyearand11bankholidays (Based on a full-time role)
- Opportunitiesforgrowthinbusinessdevelopment,project implementation, training and development and personal development plans
AdditionalInformation
DisabilityActionisanequalopportunitiesemployercommittedto providing opportunities for all. We offer salary packages that are reflective of experience and aligned with industry standards,
alongsideasupportiveenvironmentthatencouragesprofessional growth.As a progressive charity, we provide our employees with opportunities to develop their skills and gain experience across a wide range of areas in a secure and thriving workplace.
We are a Responsible Body for Access NI. A disclosure check will be undertaken; however, a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this role.
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