Job reference REQ00000018373 Date posted 21/05/2025 Application closing date 29/06/2025 Location WORKINGTON Salary £33,366 - £34,314 Package Blank Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time Attachments Blank
Job description
Location: Workington Library, Vulcan’s Lane, Workington
Contract Type: x2 Permanent positions
Hours: 18.5 per week
About this opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a High Needs expert to join our small but dynamic team. The High Needs Team works from Workington Library delivering exciting and transformational teaching to young people, usually aged 19-25, with an Education and Health Care Plan to help them achieve their potential and transition into adulthood.
The study programmes we offer include a work experience placement, enrichment opportunities and an educational offering which includes English, maths and Digital Skills alongside a substantial qualification.
Our tutors work in partner premises and with partners to deliver an outstanding learning experience that helps young people develop life skills, independence, vocational skills, gives them a voice and increases their options with regards to volunteering, internships, paid employment and supported living.
Who we are looking for…
An outstanding practitioner who is dynamic, flexible, and creative.
Someone who is learner centric and focused on delivering positive outcomes for learners of all abilities and levels.
You will be able to motivate even the most reluctant of learners and those for whom education may not have been a positive experience to reach successful outcomes.
A person who can deliver face to face lessons in venues across the local area.
A tutor who has extensive experience of working with learners with additional needs; often complex.
Someone with excellent communication skills who can read the room and respond in a positive way to provide effective intervention to manage classroom behaviour.
Someone who can build excellent relationships with partners, parents and carers, other tutors and professionals who work to support positive outcomes for learners with SEN needs.
The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering qualifications and an assessor qualification would be advantageous.
You will have a teaching qualification or be very close to completing this qualification.
More information
Our High Needs tutors pride themselves on being a friendly ‘can-do’ team and we’d love to hear from you if you think this is the role for you. Please contact Jo-Anne Hendren if you would like an informal chat 07825 340 478.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
https://careers.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/home-page-1
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 29th June 2025
Interview Date: 14 th July 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
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This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s & Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and Children.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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