Associate Tutor

Summary

Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning
  
  • Plan prepare and deliver engaging high-quality art and creative learning sessions tailored to individual learner needs and goals.
    
  • Ensure sessions are accessible meaningful and supportive of learner participation and achievement.
    
  • Utilize diverse teaching methods and creative approaches to enhance learning engagement and personal development.
    
  • Encourage the development of artistic practical communication and social skills through creative activities.
    

• Curriculum Planning and Delivery
  
  • Develop and maintain Schemes of Work lesson plans and learning resources that meet program requirements and learner needs.
    
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning activities.
    
  • Adapt learning materials and teaching strategies to accommodate a range of physical sensory emotional and cognitive needs.
    

• Learner Support and Development
  
  • Support learners in building confidence independence self-esteem and emotional wellbeing through creative learning opportunities.
    
  • Motivate learners to set realistic goals and celebrate progress and achievements.
    
  • Promote active participation in learning activities community projects exhibitions and enrichment opportunities.
    
  • Encourage positive social interaction teamwork and community engagement.
    

• Collaboration and Communication
  
  • Collaborate with support staff carers families and other professionals to ensure holistic learner support.
    
  • Participate in learner reviews progress meetings and multidisciplinary discussions as required.
    
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
    

• Safeguarding and Wellbeing
  
  • Ensure the safety wellbeing dignity and rights of all learners at all times.
    
  • Follow organizational safeguarding health and safety equality diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
    
  • Identify and report safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.
    
  • Use positive behavior support strategies and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behavior effectively.
    

• Administration and Record Keeping
  
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of attendance learner progress achievements support requirements and assessment outcomes.
    
  • Contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) progress reviews and learner evaluations.
    
  • Complete all administrative duties within required timescales.
    

Requirements

• Essential Qualifications
  
  • Level 3 qualification or above in Art Creative Arts Education Adult Learning or a related subject.
    
  • Teaching Training or Assessing qualification (e.g. Award in Education and Training (AET) PTLLS or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one.
    
  • Safeguarding Adults training or willingness to undertake training.
    
  • First Aid qualification (desirable).
    

• Essential Experience
  
  • Experience delivering learning training or creative activities to adults with learning disabilities physical disabilities autism mental health needs or other additional support needs.
    
  • Experience planning and delivering inclusive and accessible learning sessions.
    
  • Experience adapting teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
    
  • Experience supporting individuals to achieve personal educational or developmental goals.
    
  • Experience maintaining learner records and monitoring progress.
    

• Knowledge Skills and Competencies
  
  • Strong understanding of inclusive learning practices and person-centered approaches.
    
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and working with vulnerable adults.
    
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    
  • Ability to build positive and professional relationships with learners carers and colleagues.
    
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
    
  • Ability to motivate and inspire learners of differing abilities.
    
  • Understanding of equality diversity inclusion and accessibility principles.
    
  • Creative flexible patient and empathetic approach to teaching and support.
    

• Desirable Criteria
  
  • Experience delivering arts-based programs within community adult education or supported learning settings.
    
  • Knowledge of mental health awareness and positive behavior support.
    
  • Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
    
  • Experience supporting learners in community engagement projects exhibitions or creative enterprise activities.
    

Key Outcomes

• Develop creative and artistic skills.
  
• Increase confidence independence and self-expression.
  
• Improve communication social interaction and emotional wellbeing.
  
• Achieve individual learning goals and personal aspirations.
  
• Experience a sense of achievement inclusion and active participation within their community.
  

Additional Information

• Location: 33 Winkfield Road London Greater London N22 5RP United Kingdom
  
• Rate: 27.91 per hour (Limited Company/Umbrella)
  
• Contract Type: Associate Tutor (Sessional/Hourly Paid)
  
• Working Hours: As required
  
• This role is subject to satisfactory references and any required pre-employment checks.
  
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
  
• A flexible and person-centered approach to teaching and learning is essential.
  
• Experience working with learners who have learning disabilities physical disabilities sensory impairments autism and/or mental health needs is highly desirable.
  
• The ability to adapt teaching methods communication styles and learning resources to meet individual learner needs is essential.
  
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. AET PTLLS CTLLS Cert Ed PGCE or equivalent) is desirable but not essential. Applicants without a teaching qualification should be willing to work towards one if required.
  
• An enhanced DBS check may be required for this position.
  
• Commitment to equality diversity inclusion and accessibility is essential.
  
• Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly
  
• Start Date: Immediate start available