Supported Internship Tutor
Ref: 158135
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Salary: £33,202 to £42,266 per annum
Location: Wakefield College/ Employer Premises – Amazon, Methley (Leeds)
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Supported Internship Tutor to join the Inclusion Department at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.
This role will be based at our partner site, Amazon Methley, where the Supported Internship programme will be delivered entirely on-site. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting learners with additional needs to develop their skills, confidence, and employability within a real workplace environment.
Working within the Project SEARCH model, the post holder will teach and support a cohort of interns with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), enabling them to fully engage and integrate within a host business environment. Through high‑quality teaching, coaching and employer partnership, interns will develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to progress into meaningful paid employment.
The successful candidate will bring experience of working with learners with SEND and will coordinate and lead the Project SEARCH Supported Internship programme. Working closely with employer partners, families and support services, they will help interns identify career interests and develop the professional skills, behaviours and attitudes expected in the workplace.
This is a rewarding role for someone who is committed to inclusive employment and motivated by seeing young people with SEND thrive and succeed in the world of work.
Experience and Professional Practice
You will have evidence of experience in:
1. Supporting young people or adults with SEND, learning disabilities and/or neurodiversity within education, employment or community settings.
2. Enabling learners to make progress towards personalised outcomes, including EHCP‑linked goals and employment pathways.
3. Delivering learning using inclusive, flexible and individualised approaches.
4. Working collaboratively with employers, partners or external stakeholders to support work‑based learning or employment progression.
5. Promoting programmes or services through events, outreach activities or engagement with prospective learners, families, schools or partners.
6. Contributing to recruitment, enrolment or induction activities for learners.
Experience of Project SEARCH, supported internships or vocational pathways is welcomed, but we also value transferable experience from related sectors.
Knowledge and Understanding
You will demonstrate understanding of:
7. Inclusive teaching, learning and assessment practices.
8. The importance of reasonable adjustments and accessibility in learning and employment.
9. Safeguarding responsibilities and learner welfare.
10. Positive behaviour support approaches that are respectful and empowering.
11. The role of marketing, outreach and employer engagement in growing inclusive employment programmes.
12. The challenges and opportunities facing young people with SEND transitioning into adulthood and work.
As a Supported Internship Tutor you should:
-Hold a Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject specialism
-Hold GCSE A* C / 9 – 4 in English and Maths or equivalent
-Have experience of working with students in need of support, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification.
See what we have to offer and come and join us…You won’t be disappointed
Benefits include:
13. Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays + 5 College closure days) Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction and teacher development programme. Discounted Metro Card Scheme Good Pension Scheme Access to Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Reduced price personal gym membership Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets, and restaurants) Annual Staff Recognition Awards
Closing date: 21st May 2026
Interview date: 4th June 2026
DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY, NO AGENCY CV’s.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.
All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.
We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all