Learning Support Tutor

We are looking for an outstanding learning support specialist tutor 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. They must also be well versed in either Music Production/Performance, Media, Gaming, Animation, Art and Design, Performing Arts, or Events Management

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

●We are recruiting full time roles, 5 days a week - term time only (36 weeks a year)

●35 hours per week

●Salary is £17,567

●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 9am on 31st January 2023.

BCT is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding all learners enrolled on our programmes and appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references being obtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

For teaching positions only

We welcome applications from industry professionals who wish enter teaching via the full teaching qualification with support funded by the Taking Teaching Further scheme. This will allow you 6 months of reduced timetable for training and support whilst receiving full pay and cover all qualification costs over the two years of study’.