SEN Business & Retail Tutor

Who are we looking for

Were looking for a passionate SEN Business & Retail Tutor to support learners in developing the skills confidence and knowledge they need to progress into work further education or training. Youll provide 1:1 and group sessions delivering engaging tailored support that meets the needs of every learner.

Job Title:SEN Business & Retail Tutor

Location:Ipswich

Working Hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday 1-hour lunch unpaid 37.5 hours per week

This contract can be term-time only if this is a requirement of yours (38 weeks plus 4 weeks) or full-time.

Contract Type:Perm

Reports to: Centre Manager

Salary Band: UnqualifiedQualifiedper annum

What are we looking for

Qualifications:

Qualified to DTLLS/Cert Ed/ PGCE or equivalent (desirable)

Qualified to PTLLS/AET or equivalent (essential)

GCSE or equivalent in English and maths at grade C/4 or above (essential)

Business and Retail (experience and qualifications are essential)

Employability (experience is essential)

Assessor qualification (desirable)

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Deliver engaging Entry Level and Level 1 retail and business sessions to individuals and groups

Support learners to develop CVs interview skills job applications and work-related skills

Lesson planning schemes of work and Individual Student Plans (ISPs)

Mark assess and set targets for learners to develop knowledge and skills through their programme

Monitor learner progress and provide feedback to learners parents and parents/professionals where appropriate

Plan educational visits and work-related activities

Follow and promote safeguarding health & safety confidentiality and data protection policies

Support and teach young people who have ASD ADHD Dyslexia OCD Tourettes and other neurodivergent needs and challenging behaviour.

Who are we

TCHC Group has been creating opportunities since 2004 supporting young people and adults to learn achieve and progress. Were an ethical friendly and disability-confident employer that believes in working together to make a difference.

TCHC is a disability confident committed employer.

Safeguarding Prevent & Equal Opportunities

TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies safeguarding practices complying with the Prevent Duty and advocating for the well-being of children youth and pursuit of our dedication we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.

Commitment to Safeguarding

TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.

We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected so they do not need to be disclosed to employers and if they are disclosed employers cannot take them into account. The MOJs guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Please see our Recruitment with Safer Recruitment Policy for further information or get in touch on or

Pre-employment checks

The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that upon a successful job offer the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check including the barred list is mandatory for this role.

Rewards for your hard work

For us here at TCHC reward means far more than just pay. Our generous and competitive benefits package includes:

The full-time equivalent annual leave entitlement is 20 days per year in addition to 8 UK public holidays. An additional day of leave will be added for each complete year of service effective from the commencement of the next holiday year up to a maximum of 5 additional days after 5 years of service giving a maximum total annual leave entitlement of 25 days. This will be pro rata for part-time hours.

We operate a Christmas and New Year shutdown period in which you will receive an additional 3 days of leave at full pay to cover this closure period after 1 year of service. This will be pro rata for part-time hours.

When your birthday falls on a working day you will receive the day off at full pay.

Sickness pay allowance after the probationary period.

Pension scheme after 3 months of employment with us

Bupa Cash Plan level 1 paid by the company after the probationary period.

Employee Assistance Programme to access help and support 24 hours a day every day of the year for immediate family (eligibility applies)

Discounted membership for BUPA (subject to the qualifying conditions)

Long Service club loyalty gift upon completion of 5 and 10 years of continuous service

Quarterly and annual awards

Company tools and equipment for the performance of your duties

Reimbursement of travel to other locations outside of the Centre (this will exclude travelling to the usual workplace)

How to Apply

To apply please complete the application form online at: