Join Our Team as a Learning Tutor (SEND)

Are you passionate about empowering students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential?

Would you like a role where you can deliver meaningful, person-centred learning and make a real difference in young people’s lives?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! United Response is looking for a dedicated Learning Tutor to join our education team at ROC College.

LOCATION: Plymouth

FUNCTION: ROC CollegeACCOUNTABLE TO: Curriculum ManagerACCOUNTABLE FOR: Delivering personalised teaching and learning to students with SENDHOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only SALARY: £14.18 per hour

Who We Are

United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973. Our mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental, or physical support needs have the opportunity to live life to the fullest. We support around 2000 people across more than 300 locations in England and Wales, with over 3,600 staff members.

ROC College, a part of United Response, is a specialist college providing person-centred, community-based teaching and learning within Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. We work with young people aged 16–25 with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a qualified, enthusiastic Learning Tutor with experience supporting individuals with SEND. You’ll be skilled at planning and delivering engaging lessons that support independence, wellbeing, and personal development.

The ideal applicant will have:

• GCSEs (A–C in English and Maths) or equivalent

• AET (Level 3) teaching/tutoring certification

• Experience creating and delivering bespoke learning plans

• Strong communication skills and effective behaviour management techniques

• Flexibility to adapt sessions to students’ diverse needs

Desirable experience includes:

• Safeguarding and working with challenging behaviours

• Knowledge of relevant SEND legislation

• Experience embedding Maths and English into learning sessions

What to Expect

As part of the ROC College team, you will:

• Deliver one-to-one and small group sessions with tailored curriculums

• Support students to develop life skills such as finance, health, and independent living

• Collaborate with Learning Mentors, Curriculum Managers, and external professionals

• Implement engaging learning activities across classroom and community settings

• Monitor progress, manage behaviour plans, and promote independence and confidence

What We Can Offer You

United Response offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees, including:

• Pension contribution

• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services

• Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for the Blue Light Card

• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications

• 2x basic salary life assurance scheme

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

• A collaborative and caring team to support you

• Potential for career progression

• Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters

United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities.

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