Employability Tutor

About the Role

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and committed Employability Tutor to support young people with SEND and SEMH needs to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for their future.

You will deliver employability and careers learning, including the ASDAN Employability course, alongside practical work-related learning and preparation for further education, training and employment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with young people and wants to make a real difference to their future outcomes.

We are looking for someone who:

· Has experience working with young people, ideally within education, employability, careers, training or a related setting.

· Has experience supporting young people with **SEND and/or SEMH needs**.

· Has an understanding of employability skills and the world of work.

· Can plan and deliver engaging, practical and differentiated learning.

· Has strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.

· Understands trauma-informed and relational approaches to supporting young people.

· Can build positive relationships with employers and external organisations.

· Is positive, encouraging, practical and able to inspire young people to recognise their strengths and potential.

· Can work effectively as part of a wider education and pastoral team.

Experience of delivering ASDAN, vocational learning, careers programmes or supporting work experience placements would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Employability & ASDAN

· Plan and deliver engaging ASDAN Employability programmes, adapting learning to meet individual student needs.

· Develop students' understanding of the workplace and employer expectations.

· Teach practical employability skills including communication, teamwork, time management, problem-solving and professional behaviour.

· Help students identify their strengths, interests, skills and future aspirations.

· Support students with CVs, applications, personal statements and interview preparation where appropriate.

· Assess, record and monitor student progress and achievement.

Careers & Work-Related Learning

· Support students to explore careers, further education, apprenticeships, training, volunteering and employment opportunities.

· Prepare students for work experience and other work-related learning opportunities.

· Build positive relationships with employers, community organisations and external agencies.

· Contribute to individual careers and transition planning and support students to identify realistic and aspirational next steps.

Teaching & Student Support

· Plan and deliver differentiated, practical and engaging learning activities.

· Adapt teaching and resources to support students with SEND and SEMH needs.

· Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with students.

· Support students to develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, emotional regulation and independence.

· Use trauma-informed and relational approaches to support engagement and positive behaviour.

· Help students overcome barriers that may affect their education, training or employment.

Safeguarding & Professional Responsibilities

· Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students in line with Oaktree Education Services policies and procedures.

· Report safeguarding concerns promptly to the DSL.

· Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and accurate student records.

· Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCO, DSL, SLT, families and external professionals.

Pay: From £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person