Learning Support Tutor – Media Specialism

We are looking for an outstanding learning support specialist tutor with Media Specialism to join our team based in Walthamstow, East London. The successful candidate will have maths and English at GCSE grade “C” or “4” or above (or level 2),and will have experience of working within a similar setting. You will be well versed in Media.

Key tasks

●Support learners to attend and be punctual and promote independent learning

●Support learners with any barriers to their learning, helping them with comprehension of instructions and work briefs

●Encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and promoting development of self-esteem

●Support learners to proofread written work and revise spelling, punctuation and grammar

●Support the lead tutor to ensure learners achieve the qualifications and have an exciting, fully rounded programme of study that enables them to progress

●Feed in to the support plans to ensure learner progress is supported and recorded

●Record academic progress and reinforce positive behaviour

●Ensure learners are retained, achieve their qualifications and progress

●To collaborate with the lead tutor in order to refine lesson plans to suit the needs and learning styles of the learners with additional needs

●To plan, develop, and deliver personalised learning resources tailored to learners’ needs

●To invigilate exams according to learners’ access arrangement needs

●To set weekly and monthly targets for the learner to feed into their ILP

●Parent/ Carer communication - Half termly report

●Notes typed up on learners progress towards targets

●Communication with tutor regarding progress and planning and set new targets

Desired qualities

●Proven track record of supporting learners with additional learning needs

●Conscientious team player with a positive outlook and a keen eye for detail

●The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing young people

●Proficient in English and maths

●Vocational proficiency in Music, Media, Gaming, Animation, Art and Design, Performing Arts, Event or English and Maths

Media Specific

·Experienced and able to lead tutorials in Adobe Suits, particularly Photoshop, Premier, After effects & Final Cut

·Has a strong understanding of film making, including the use of cameras, lighting and sound recording software 

·Has experience with sound mixing (logic pro/dolby atmos)

·Has worked as a freelancer and at broadcast level or equivalent level

·Has a passion to help young people

Salary and days of work

·24.5 hours per week

·Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri am (term time only - 36 weeks a year)

·Salary is £19,078 per annum (will be pro rata, depending on starting date)

●Start Date: ASAP

●This is a Fixed Term Position until 7th July 2023

How to apply

You must be eligible to work in the UK and possess a UK work permit if you need one.

Please note this job is based in London and cannot be done remotely.

If you wish  to apply you must complete the application form found at www.bigcreative.education/bct-staff-application-form by 9.00am on 31st October 2022