Are you passionate about empowering young adults with learning disabilities to achieve their employment goals? Yeovil College is seeking a motivated and compassionate Supported Internship Tutor on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to deliver an innovative transition-to-work programme. This rewarding opportunity is your chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting learners as they build real-world skills and progress into employment.
In this impactful role, you'll coordinate a work-based programme tailored to the strengths, interests, and aspirations of young people with learning disabilities. You'll identify internship opportunities, deliver a bespoke employability curriculum, integrating Maths, English, and job coaching techniques, and collaborate with local employers to create meaningful career pathways. You will also work closely with learners, families, and support services to develop personalised employment plans, assess progress, ensure appropriate workplace adjustments, and support the development of essential life and workplace skills. By fostering strong employer links and referring learners to appropriate external support services, you’ll play a key role in shaping brighter, more independent futures. If you're ready to make a real difference in a supportive and thriving educational environment, we want to hear from you!
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience of working in a teaching or coaching setting.
- Level 2 English or Maths [or equivalent] or willingness to achieve.
- A great communicator who can engage with students and build robust employer links.
- Compassionate and respectful of the learner’s needs.
- A passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.
- Experience in leading a team and fostering a supportive work environment.
What we offer:
- Annual salary: £26,081
- Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round.
- Generous pension scheme of 28.68% employer contributions
- 35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
- Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Employee assistance programme
- Free onsite gym
- Subsidised catering facilities
- Access to free staff parking
Don't miss out!
Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!
Safeguarding Statement
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.
Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website
DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck (www.ucheck.co.uk) to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates suitability to work with children and young adults.