Job title: Little Gate Supported Employment Tutor
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions) Order 1975 applies to this post. Disclosure and Barring Clearance is required prior to employment to this post.
Main purpose of job:
We are looking for a compassionate and creative individual to join the Little Gate Supported Employment Tutors team.
This role may be offered as an apprenticeship for a fixed term. For details of the apprenticeship offer please contact Daxa Parmar – daxaparmar@littlegate.org.uk or 07498 586494
This role involves supporting neurodivergent young people and adults to build confidence and develop essential life and employment skills. This is achieved through a combination of delivering weekly lessons, workshops and one-to-one sessions.
You’ll be working with young people in groups on, LEAPS, a short course which stands for Living Education Application of Practical Skills. It is the first step of Little Gate’s Supported Apprenticeship Programme. You’ll be nurturing the learning and development of students with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) contributing to their readiness for work experience and supported apprenticeships.
As one of two tutors, you will lead and co-lead in designing, organising and implementing the person-centred course. The course includes the delivery of life and employment skills, a trip out in the community and guest workshops.
You’ll be responsible for delivering and overseeing the learning and development of students, adapting your teaching to respond to their strengths and needs. Your role will be to help students overcome barriers to learning, fully engage with lessons and support their academic and pastoral progress using a flexible range of strategies and delivery models.
As well as working with young people, you’ll be working with adults to provide tailored guidance to help navigate the employment process, build their job searching skills, empower them to identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and take meaningful steps towards securing work.
You’ll be playing a major role both with the young peoples and adults' personal development and the creation of their future aspirations.
Position reports to:
Head of College
Staff who will report to this job title:
N/A
Location:
Hastings, Hastings Voluntary Action, Portland Place
Salary:
£12.50 per hour - £14,950 per annum based on working 23 hours per week
Probationary period:
6 months
Holiday Entitlement:
5.6 weeks
Contract type:
Permanent.
Alternatively the role may be offered as an apprenticeship for a fixed term, for details of the apprenticeship offer please contact Daxa Parmar – daxaparmar@littlegate.org.uk or 07498 586494
Interview dates:
Usually within 10 days of application deadline
Start date:
As soon as possible, subject to DBS, references and other checks being achieved
Safeguarding requirements:
All employees and volunteers and volunteers, regardless of their posts, share in the responsibility for protecting our work trainees, young rangers and students, keeping them safe from harm whilst they are attending Little Gate and for reporting concerns about any person’s welfare and safety.
The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity with young people and/or adults at risk.
DBS requirements;
Enhanced, Adult and Child workforce with Barred list check and teacher checks where applicable
Key Responsibilities and main tasks of the role:
- Programme Development and Maintenance:
- Assist in creating and maintaining up-to-date programme specifications, schemes of work, learning resources, and materials.
- Support resource management to enhance the student experience.
- Lesson Delivery:
- Confidently lead and co-deliver lessons focused on employment and life skills, such as workplace policies and budgeting skills.
- Confidently provide one to one sessions to provide career support to develop employment and job searching skills
- Introductory Meetings and Ongoing Communication with Carers:
- Schedule, lead and co-lead introductory online meetings with students and their carers. To provide ongoing communication with parents/carers throughout LEAPS and when required.
- ICT Proficiency:
- Confidently use ICT for creating resources, managing CRM, using a SMART board and performing other administrative tasks on Microsoft Office 360.
- Learning space Preparation:
- Support with the set-up and clearing away of the learning space, including purchasing and preparing refreshments and setting up tables.
- Understanding EHCPs:
- Essential to read and comprehend Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) to design and deliver sessions effectively.
- Jointly responsible for delivering and overseeing the learning and development of students with EHCPs, adapting teaching methods to suit their strengths and needs.
- External Liaison:
- Communicate and coordinate with local external organisations to arrange guest workshops and presentations.
- Ready for Work Documents:
- Assist in writing student Work Adjustment Passports and CVs.
- Assessment Support:
- Support summative assessment writing following the LEAPS assessment criteria.
- Feedback and Reporting:
- Provide feedback to the Supported Apprenticeship Lead regarding the progress of LEAPS students in preparation for their work experience and potential apprenticeships.
- Standards and Environment:
- Commit to and contribute towards improving standards.
- Maintain a caring and stimulating environment for students.
- Attendance Monitoring:
- Monitor student attendance, set targets for improvement, and ensure relevant parties are informed and involved when necessary.
- Student Support:
- Support students, parents/carers, colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders to maximise student potential on their journey to paid work.
- Team Culture and Development:
- Commit to developing a positive team culture of praise and feedback.
- Participate in meetings and training events to support and develop the work of the college and team.
- Record Keeping and Compliance:
- Maintain clear and accurate records to ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and internal policies and procedures, including UK GDPR regulations.
- Safeguarding:
- Safeguard and promote student welfare.
- Act on any safeguarding issues according to Little Gate College procedures, including British Values.
- Health and Safety:
- Follow Health and Safety requirements and initiatives in accordance with Little Gate College procedures and as directed.
- Produce risk assessments for visits and trips.
- Professional Development:
- Undertake mandatory training and participate in training to boost continuous professional development and Little Gate’s specialist offer.
- Meetings and Reviews:
- Provide reports for EHCP reviews, trustees, funders as well case studies for funding and any other data as required.
- Complaint Resolution:
- Assist in responding to complaints, working with the Head of Little Gate College to reach timely and effective resolutions.
- Quality Assurance:
- Adhere to British Association of Supported Employment (BASE) competencies for quality assurance.
Additional Information:
This list is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. The post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the level of the role. The role may evolve in response to the changing needs of the organisation and its overall business objectives.
An induction and ongoing training will be provided to support with the key responsibilities.
Person Specification;
Essential criteria:
- Strong working knowledge and skills in the use of ICT for educational and administrative purposes.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to lead and co-deliver engaging and informative lessons.
- Competent in liaising with external organisations and various stakeholders.
- Skilled (or has the potential to become skilled) in supporting the creation of professional documents such as CV’s with participants.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and reports on student progress.
· Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
· Enhanced DBS check with Barred list check and Teacher checks where applicable.
Desirable criteria:
· Experience working with young people with EHCPs.
· Experience in educational informal and observational assessments.
· Knowledge of local community resources and organisations.
· Experience in a similar role.
Qualifications;
A minimum of Grade 4 / GCSE C in Maths and English (or equivalent).
Application deadline:
13th February 2026
Interview date:
As soon as possible, subject to DBS, references and other checks being achieved
To register your interest in the role and request an application form please email julieryder@littlegate.org.uk prior to 12noon on 13th February 2025.
Our Commitment
Little Gate is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please see our application form for more information regarding guaranteed interviews for candidates choosing to share that they have a disability.
Our application and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Little Gate implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced and barred DBS check, and this may include social media checks. For further details please contact Sally Moseley via email at hrsally@littlegate.org.uk.
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemptions) Order 1975 applies to this post. Disclosure and Barring Clearance is required prior to employment to this post.
Please note, due to a high volume of applications, we are not always able to feedback if you have been deemed unsuccessful upon review. We apologise in advance should you not be contacted.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 23 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/02/2025
Reference ID: LGSETJan25
