Discover the LMP Group: Inspiring Ambition Across the UK
At the LMP Group, we are driven by a singular mission: to inspire ambition. Our three distinct companies - LMP Education, Inspire ATA, and LMP Action - work together to create a profound educational and social impact throughout the UK, fostering positive and sustainable development through collaboration.
Since we were founded in 2004, we've grown into a dynamic team of over 180 dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.
Recognised Excellence
Our commitment to excellence has earned us significant recognition:
* Best Companies 2 Star 'Outstanding to Work For' award 2022
* Named among the Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK and the Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London
* Best Training Provider 2024/25 and Best Apprenticeship Employer 2024/25 at the RateMyApprenticeship awards
* Recruiter of the Year 2024 as part of the Education Investor Awards with Supporting Education Group
We are also proud to hold several prestigious certifications, including:
* Disability Confident Employer
* Investors in People Gold
* Leaders in Safeguarding Gold
* Cyber Essentials
* Living Wage Employer
Join Us on Our Mission
At the LMP Group, we are more than just a collection of companies. We are a community dedicated to empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you're looking to advance your education, enhance your career, or collaborate on meaningful initiatives, we invite you to join us on our mission to inspire ambition. Together, we can create inspirational journeys and delivery excellence in education.
Job Purpose
As a Learning Support Tutor, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals, including those with identified learning difficulties and disabilities, to achieve their educational goals. Your primary responsibilities involve identifying each learner's unique learning needs, delivering tailored support, and flexibly contributing to various learning programs, both government-funded and commercial.
Key Responsibilities: [The below listed tasks/responsibilities are not exhaustive:]
Learning Support Delivery:
* Provide one-on-one, group, and webinar classroom activities to facilitate learner development for Learning Support and Functional Skills
* Conduct monthly interventions to support ongoing learner progress
* Implement a pedagogical approach during all interactions with learners
* Offer pastoral support using the Learning Support Signposting Tools when needed
* Monitor and coordinate progressive learning and assessment visits according to individual learning plans
* Utilise approved learning materials, including Cognassist and company resources
* Support with the achievement of learner qualifications within allocated timescales for Functional Skill delivery, whilst always maintaining quality in delivery
Collaborative Working:
* Collaborate with Tutors to help learners achieve their potential efficiently
* Work closely with Tutors to establish a sequenced learning approach
* Support peer-to-peer training on Functional Skills delivery and standardisation activities
* Engage with employer/learner mentors to ensure learners' continuous learning progress
Compliance:
* Provide regular updates to the Learning Support Manager on learner development and progression
* Ensure adherence to ESFA funding rules, including visits and Learning Support Assessments
* Maintain clear evidence of planned and provided Learning Support, as well as its impact on learners
* Manage diaries effectively to ensure timely monthly interventions and well-planned content
* Support Tutors in addressing non-starter, non-achiever exits, and breaks in learning
Key Performance Indicators:
Operational Excellence
* Ensure learner development meets ESFA and Ofsted performance standards
* Deliver innovative approaches to drive continuous improvement and distinguish the company from competitors
Learner Retention
* Collaborate with Tutors to enhance learner engagement, retention, and progression
* Work closely with learner managers/mentors to support engagement, retention, and progression
Quality & Compliance
* Ensure all learner activity complies with ESFA funding rules and internal guidelines
* Maintain thorough documentation of learner visits, Learning Support Assessments, and teaching and assessment practices
* Meet internal and external compliance requirements and respond promptly to audit requests
Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Self-Assessment, and Resource Development
* Uphold health and safety standards during visits
* Promote equality and diversity during learner interactions
* Assist in resource development and the design of learning support and functional skills materials
Qualifications
* Teaching qualification such as a C/DET or equivalent or working towards
* Educated to at least the equivalent of a level 3 standard in Mathematics and/or English
* Degree educated within either the Business or Education industry (Desirable)
* Subject specialist qualification in Mathematics and/or English (Desirable)
* Assessor Award (Desirable)
Experience
* Demonstrated experience delivering high standards of learning and support
* Extensive experience in a teaching and assessment role delivering English, Maths and Additional Learning Support
* Experience of carrying out remote delivery of Functional Skills and Additional Learning Support
* Experience of managing the full learner journey; initial assessment, IAG, diagnostic, teaching-learning-assessment, including classroom and 1:1 delivery
* Experience of using e-portfolio systems
* Ideally, at least five years' experience of working in an education training and development environment
* Experience of using the Cognassist platform with learners
* Ideally, at least 2 years' experience in carrying out an assessment and plan of learners' additional learning needs
Knowledge & Skill
* Ability to support and motivate learners through difficult and challenging times
* Ability to support learning with the implementation of reasonable adjustments for the learner
* Excellent time management skills and ability to manage own diary
What's in it for you(remuneration & benefits)?
- £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
- 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
- We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
- From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
- We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
- Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
- Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.
Pre-employment checks
Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.
The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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