Job Description

Who
are we?

This is
an exciting time to join the TCHC Group. TCHC Group was set up in August 2004.
Since then, we have continued to develop and deliver programmes to support both
young people and adults to learn, achieve and progress to greater
opportunities. TCHC is an organisation that believes in creating opportunities
for all. It is an organisation that is ethical, friendly, and considerate and
encompasses these values in all its services and operations. Most of all, we
believe in working together as a team to create opportunities for the
individuals we work with to grow, to help them recognise and achieve their
aspirations and goals and attain a positive outcome.

TCHC
is a disability confident, committed employer.

Who are we
looking for?

Are
you an experienced educator with a passion for supporting learners with Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you understand the difference
between mainstream teaching and working with high needs learners in a classroom
setting?
At Ipswich GAPS, we
deliver tailored education to young people with a range of complex needs,
including global developmental delay, Down syndrome, dyslexia, autism, ADHD,
severe learning difficulties, and social communication challenges. Our learners
work at a slower pace and often require additional support with communication
and emotional regulation.
We are currently seeking a
Functional Skills Maths Tutor to deliver Entry Level 1–3 and Level 1 & 2
Functional Skills Maths in small group settings (up to 12 learners). This is
not a mainstream role — it requires someone who is patient, adaptable, and
confident in managing a classroom of learners with diverse and high needs.

We are
looking to recruit:

Job Title

Functional Skills Maths
Tutor

Location:

Ipswich

Working Hours:

8.30 am
to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive of a daily unpaid lunch break. 37.5
hours per week

Contract Type:

Permanent

Reports to:

Centre
Manager

Salary Band:

Not
Qualified £25k - £27k Qualified £28k – £34k

What are we
looking for?

A
professional and responsible individual for planning and teaching the
Functional Skills curriculum, who ensures differentiation is evident.

This will
include:

·Functional
Skills Maths Level 1
to Level 2

·Functional
Skills Maths Entry Level 1 to 2

Your
delivery will be creative and engaging to ensure individuals achieve their aims
in all subjects. You will be supported by a Quality Assurance Team that is
responsible for leading the team to drive up quality, reaching and exceeding KPIs
and promoting our ethos for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

·AET/CERT
ED/PGCE or other relevant teaching Qualifications (Essential)

·Maths
Grade C/4 or above or Functional skills level 2 (Essential)

·Assessor qualification (Essential)

·SEN qualifications (desirable)

·Experience
of teaching learners with various abilities or learning needs (Essential)

·Experienced
working with learners who present learning differences (Essential)

·Knowledge
of EHCPs (desirable)

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

·Develop and implement schemes of work that support
individual learning and meet delivery standards.

·Create and execute innovative lesson plans and
group activities.

·Deliver sessions for groups per the curriculum,
setting clear objectives and targets.

·Utilise resources effectively to support learners
with high needs, including ADHD, Autism, and other learning differences.

·Evaluate learners' maths skills using diagnostic
tests and mock assessments.

·Perform initial and ongoing assessments to track
progress and development.

·Relate subject matter to life and work with
practical examples.

·Encourage and support learners to aid their
progress.

·Maintain accurate records of progress tracking and
documentation.

·Ensure learners are well-prepared for exams.

·Handle administrative tasks, including planning,
logging results, and providing feedback.

·Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to
maintain delivery standards and attend standardisation meetings.

·Keep personal CPD updated according to Functional
Skills requirements.

·Safeguard learner welfare and adhere to
Safeguarding and Prevent policies.

·Undertake additional duties as required, suited to
experience and qualifications.

Note: These responsibilities serve as an initial outline
for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform.
Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt
to shifting circumstances.

Furthermore, given the
dynamic nature of our operational environment, individuals in these roles must
demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work
locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to
periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.

Confidentiality

The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the
confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, staff, and other
stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential
information, which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of
their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently
always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.

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 adults. In
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 MOJ’s 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 01923 698477 or hr@tchc.net

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
  you have been employed 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: https://www.tchc.net/vacancies/apply-now