Functional Skills Tutor, including SENCo

Rochdale Training Association has been a provider of results-focused, top-quality business training for over 50 years. We work with all levels of learners and all sizes of companies throughout the North West.

We are looking to recruit a Functional Skills Tutor (including SENCo).

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To deliver Functional Skills English and maths up to and including level 2 to ASF and study programme learners. To deliver maths up to and including level 2 to apprentices.

As a SEN Coordinator (SENCo) in Further Education ensure learners with special educational needs receive the support required to access and succeed in their educational journey. This involves identifying individual needs, developing tailored support plans, and collaborating with staff and external agencies to deliver inclusive and effective learning environments. The SENCo plays a vital role in advocating for learners, promoting equality, and ensuring compliance with relevant legal and educational frameworks.

KEY TASKS

To initially assess and diagnose Functional Skills requirements of individual learners via Century

To complete all compliance documentation in timely manner

To deliver Functional Skills following an individualised learner SOW tailored to the diagnostic outcome

To deliver outside normal working hours, when required

To deliver in the classroom and on the employer premises, as required

To attend at least two Standardisation meetings per academic year

To be responsible for a caseload of functional skills learners from IAG through to completion

Co-ordinate learner exams in line with Company Procedure

To co-operate and liaise with the EQA and IQA and other relevant bodies e.g. ESFA and Ofsted, as required

Ensure CPD is updated and maintained

To work with the Quality Department to continuously develop the delivery of Functional Skills for both the standalone and apprenticeship provision

To keep documents up to date and maintain confidentiality

To complete Awarding Body documentation, registration and certification when required

To complete registers and to report absences

To encourage and motivate the learners and to build confidence in the subject area

To promote Equality and Diversity

To be committed to the safeguarding/prevent and welfare of all learners

To share Functional Skills resources with training staff

To attend staff training

Use the e-portfolio system, where appropriate, and contribute to Rochdale Training’s VLE

To promote and encourage increase usage of Century by staff and learners.

SENCo

Discuss referrals with tutors and learners.

Develop systems for tracking learner progress and reviewing their needs

Provide individualised support ensuring the learner needs are met

Collaborate with tutors and coordinates external support providers to implement tailored support plans, addressing the learners specific learning requirements

Regularly review and document learners progress, ensuring RT is compliant using in-house provision or Clear Links with monthly funding claims

Maintain open and clear communication channels with tutors, parents/guardians, SEN Lead and other providers involved in the learner’s care and education

Liaise with external agencies (e.g. educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, Clear Links) for additional assessments when needed

Ensure that differentiation in teaching practices is in place

Offer ongoing guidance on inclusive teaching strategies

Act as the key point of contact for learners, parents/guardians and external agencies regarding SEN provision

Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns related to SEN learners when necessary

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

Teaching Qualification – PGCE, CertEd or Teaching Degree
English and maths Qualifications, equivalent to Level 2
Relevant qualifications in education or special needs support, or a willingness to achieve within three years
Experience of delivering Functional Skills up to and including Level 2
Knowledge and Experience of working with Apprentices and adult learners
Working with hard-to-reach groups
Communication skills at all levels
Understanding of strategies for managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive reinforcement
Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be knowledgeable about, or interested in, working with learners who have SEN