Who we are?
HF Mencap is a local charity committed to creating opportunities for everyone.
It is a friendly and passionate organisation that embodies these values across all its services and operations.
Most importantly, we believe in collaborating as a team to create opportunities for the individuals we support, helping them recognise and achieve their aspirations and goals and secure a positive outcome. HF Mencap is recognised as a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
Who are we looking for?
Are you an inspiring educator with a real passion for creating engaging and creative sessions?
Are you looking for a rewarding new challenge?
Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and/or autism by providing them with enriching knowledge and experiences? If yes, read on… As part of the HF Mencap team, you will help develop and deliver programmes that support young people and adults in learning, achieving, and progressing toward greater opportunities.
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, teaching, and monitoring your learners' progress throughout their journey.
You will also help individuals develop their confidence and skills for life and work.
You will plan the workshops with your colleagues, ensuring the quality of the qualifications and enrichment activities, enabling learners to succeed.
Working with individuals who may present challenges, your delivery will be creative and engaging.
You will ensure individuals achieve their aims in all subjects and, most of all, progress to improved opportunities.
Example of Life Skills workshops may include: Health workshops Household activities Hobbies and sport Community (travel training and shopping) Relationships and sexual health Employment and financials Digital skills Sensory or adaptive communication Kindly respond to the advertisement with your up-to-date CV along with a Supporting Statement responding to the Job Description and Person Specification Email completed applications to: ****** saving your completed applications as SurnameTutorPost Job Title Personal and Social Development/Life Skills Tutor Location: Shepherds Bush, W14 0DT Working Hours: days and hours are variable and negotiable for the right candidate Sessions to run between 10 am -12 pm and 1 pm – 3 pm The MyLife Activity Centre is open Monday to Saturday.
Contract Type: Fixed contract, with term time option.
Reports to: Service Manager and senior management team Salary Band: Unqualified £17 to 20 per hour Qualified £25 to £40 per hour (including planning time) What are we looking for?
Qualifications & Experience: Qualified to CET, AET and DE (preferred) (or working towards a teaching qualification) or other relevant qualification in your specialised subject.
SEN or health and social care qualifications (essential) GCSE (or equivalent L2 Functional skills) in English and maths at grade C/4 or above (Essential) Experienced working with those who present with learning disabilities and / or autism (Essential) Confident with your delivery (Essential) As an SEN personal and social development/life skills tutor, you will play a vital role in shaping the HF Mencap experience and the lives of our users. Your thoughtful planning and engaging teaching activities will ensure that each student receives a high-quality education tailored to their needs. By regularly reviewing and assessing their progress, you will guide them to success and help build their confidence and personal skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of HF Mencap clients through practical lessons, excursions, visits, and trips designed to enhance their learning experience and prepare them for future opportunities.
Your dedication and passion for education will truly make a difference in these learners' lives.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities Teaching, Learning and assessment Plan, prepare, and teach lessons on personal, social, and developmental skills, including life skills.
Create engaging schemes of work that demonstrate sequencing of learning and progression.
Create engaging lessons that are full of learning and development.
Differentiate lesson plans and resources based on individual needs, as outlined in EHCP or support plan documents or through observations.
Track the progress of our service users using appropriate and provided tracking systems.
Provide and deliver engaging sessions meeting the individual needs of all learners.
Plan and develop SMART-appropriate learning plans for individuals alongside monitoring their EHCP or support plan outcomes.
Monitor and assess learner progress, ensuring timely achievements throughout the year.
Use current technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Conduct 1:1 progress review of qualifications and personal skills.
Manage any behaviour issues that arise in line with HF Mencap policies, with support from the Service Manager and supervisors.
Implement HF Mencap's inclusion and equal opportunity policies.
To cover other subject areas as appropriate if required Organise and implement trips and events for learning (with the support of support workers).
Provide appropriate encouragement, guidance, and support to learners to help them progress.
Participate in events as required.
About HF Mencap: Our Mission To empower children and adults with learning disabilities and autism to get their voice heard, reach their potential and be included in their local community.
Our Vision We seek to promote the wellbeing and development of children and adults with learning disabilities and autism in all areas of their lives as well as supporting their families and carers.