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Motor Vehicle Tutor (SEND)

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

A specialist education provider in Greater Manchester is seeking a dedicated Motor Vehicle Tutor to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled automotive professional who is passionate about making a difference and helping learners develop practical skills, confidence and pathways into employment.

The organisation is well-regarded for its inclusive approach, supportive learning environment and commitment to helping learners overcome barriers to education. With small class sizes and a learner-centred approach, staff are given the time and resources needed to deliver meaningful outcomes.

The Role

As a Motor Vehicle Tutor, you will:

• Deliver engaging theory and practical Motor Vehicle sessions to SEND learners.
• Teach across workshop and classroom environments, with two days each week spent in the workshop.
• Deliver one-hour sessions with appropriate breaks to meet individual learner needs.
• Support learners to develop vocational, personal and employability skills.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet a range of additional learning needs.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor learner progress and provide feedback to support achievement.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams to ensure positive learner outcomes.
• Deliver lessons using existing schemes of work and curriculum plans prepared by the Curriculum Manager.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised Teaching Qualification.
• A Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle or a related automotive discipline.
• Experience delivering vocational training or education within Motor Vehicle subjects.
• Strong experience working with SEND learners.
• The ability to manage behaviour positively and build effective learner relationships.
• Experience working within alternative provision, pupil referral units (PRUs), custodial education or similar challenging educational settings would be highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• A genuine commitment to supporting learners with additional needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £34,000 - £38,000 per annum.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Four-week summer break.
• Opportunity to work one half-term during the year, with flexibility around which half-term is worked.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners' lives and future opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

This is a UK-based role and applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks.

Next steps

Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

Data Policy

Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission.

Pay: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience with SEND learners?

Work Location: In person