We are looking to recruit an Assistant Tutor who will work closely with the Learning Centre staff to ensure that learners within a prison learning environment receive high quality support and that individual needs and requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for the various education Induction sessions which cover administer and marking screening tools, promotion of learning opportunities and taster sessions.
• Carry out supportive interviews with potential learners and complete Personal Development Plans (PDP) in order to agree goals, learning targets and outcomes. Record information onto PR2.
• Complete Personal Development Support Plan (PDSP), where appropriate and input all information into PR2 and Fife College REMS.
• Conduct reviews of PDP’s and PDSP’s in accordance with the contract
• In conjunction with the Area Manager and Learning Centre Staff support projects e.g. family learning initiatives in collaboration with SPS
• Proactively encourage and motivate learners and act as a mentor/facilitator for less confident leaners
Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
• Minimum SVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent (SCQF Level 7) in a relevant field
• Qualification in SALL (Supporting Adult Literacy Learners) SCQF Level 6 or other community based learning qualification, or willing to work towards
• Knowledge of Microsoft databases, spreadsheets and word
• Understanding and experience of working with literacy learners
• Experience of working with learners with learning difficulties and disabilities
Desirable:
• Qualification in Learner Support or ESOL
• Facilitating project based learning in a group setting
• Understanding the prison context
Skills and Attributes
Essential:
• Ability to motivate and engage learners
• Good communication skills in liaising with students and prison staff
• Good positive personal attributes and professionalism
• Flexibility and responsibility
Desirable:
• Appropriate knowledge of existing, emerging and assistive technologies to support and enhance the learner journey
Training
As this position is based within a prison setting, the successful candidate(s) will be required to complete mandatory in-house SPS Training, which includes classroom work as well as scenario based physical movements for self-defence purposes.
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