Mercury College are excited to announce that due to increased student numbers and the diversification of our curriculum we are widening our team. Mercury College are seeking to appoint another dynamic and enthusiastic tutor to teach and support our young people aged 18-25, with Autism, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. A practical and engaging approach will ensure an effective and fun learning experience for students whilst developing skills in a wide range of areas specifically focused on developing the skills to prepare them for adulthood, engage successfully in a care environment or supported living and to be part of their local community. Your ability to be creative and consider opportunities for accessing the community, developing independence skills and potentially work experience is crucial. Your purpose will be to create an effective, student centred, study programme that develops skills and enable our students to achieve success. Please note this is a term time only role. Any annual leave must be taken during the 12 week college holiday periods. he-1 About You You will have relevant qualifications and experience of teaching groups of SEND students in a college setting with complex needs. You will have a strong understanding of how to work effectively in supporting students to make progress with their personal aspirations and targets as well as meeting EHCP outcomes. We are a small college, so the ability to teach across a range of curriculum areas is advantageous. This is a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate. You will work directly with other colleagues from care and clinical services as well as liaising with parents, other stakeholders, and community partners. This ability to work collaboratively is an essential part of your role as a Tutor. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will be supported in your continuous professional development and become a valued member of the education team and the college at large. F or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Taylor at [email protected] About Us Benefits of working for us: Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision Ongoing free mandatory and development tr aining days Regular promotion opportunities Pension scheme Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through our Hesley Hub reward and recognition platform, as well as the chance to win up to £100 vouchers every month from our STAR Awards Access to an employee assistance programme which includes a confidential counselling service and physiotherapy Diversity, equality and inclusion are a priority for us. We aim for all our colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're building an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, age, socioeconomic status, family or parental status, beliefs and religions. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to support and offer the best possible care, education and vocational opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities.