Do you have experience teaching, particularly in SEN?
Are you passionate about creating opportunities for young people with learning disabilities?
Do you want a role where your teaching directly changes lives?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and passionate Tutor to join our Supported Internship programme based at Unilever's central London Headquarters. This is a full-time role where you'll be part of a supportive, friendly team dedicated to helping young people with a learning disability, learning difficulty and/or autism take their first steps into the world of work.
About the programme
Our Supported Internship programme follows the DFN Project SEARCH model, delivered in partnership with Sodexo at the Unilever site. This means learners gain real-world experience in roles such as front-of-house, retail, and print-room services, while also developing essential skills for employment.
As a Tutor, you'll:
- Teach Functional Skills English and Maths up to Level 2.
- Deliver engaging, outside-the-box lessons in employability and workplace skills.
- Work closely with colleagues to support learners directly in their placements.
- Help young people secure paid employment by combining classroom learning with workplace experience.
This role is not just about teaching - it's about preparing young people for independence, confidence, and future success.
Experience of supporting SEND people in a learning environment.
- A background in teaching or training, ideally with SEN learners.
- Experience of delivering against targets and working with diverse groups.
- Good classroom management, planning, and time management skills.
- A-C / 9-4 in English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent).
- Minimum Level 3 Award in Education (or equivalent) and willingness to work towards Level 5 (DTLLS, PGCE, CertEd).
- Knowledge of safe working practices.
- Experience of delivering and assessing Functional Skills English and Maths up to Level 2., Please note: all candidates invited to interview will need to provide evidence of GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) and a valid teaching qualification., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .
Why join Mencap?, Together, we are Mencap.
At Mencap, we're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and to offer a workplace where everyone is welcomed, supported, and celebrated. We value authenticity, passion, and purpose - so bring your whole self to work and help us make a difference.
This isn't just a job. It's a chance to change lives - including your own.
Rewards and Benefits
Along with the chance to create lasting impact, you'll receive:
- 24 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service.
- Flexibility - your annual leave doesn't need to be taken in school holidays.
- Option to buy up to 10 extra days via our HolidayPlus scheme.
- Service-related sick pay after probation.
- Pension plan with up to 5% matched contributions + life cover and income protection.
- Loans for bikes, computers, or debt consolidation after 6 months.
- Discounts (3-30%) at supermarkets, gyms, cinemas, leisure parks, holidays & more via Mencap Extras.
- Health cash plan option (covering dental, glasses, therapies).
- Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice & wellbeing support.
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