SEN / SEMH Employability Officer / Tutor

Location: Bolton, Bury and Manchester
Contract: Permanent or Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated SEN / SEMH Employability Officer / Tutor to support young people with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs across Bolton, Bury and Manchester.

You will support approximately 30 learners on construction employability programmes, delivering employability sessions, providing mentoring and helping young people develop practical skills, access work experience and progress into employment or further training.

The role also involves learner recruitment, attendance monitoring, administration and building relationships with local employers.

A valid driving licence is essential, as you will be travelling between construction sites with students across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging employability sessions tailored to learners with SEN / SEMH needs.

• Recruit, engage and mentor young people throughout their programmes.

• Support learners with emotional, behavioural and social barriers to learning.

• Travel between construction sites with students.

• Monitor attendance, engagement and learner progress.

• Coordinate work experience placements and liaise with employers.

• Support learners with CVs, interviews, job searches and workplace skills.

• Maintain accurate learner records and programme documentation.

• Follow safeguarding procedures and support progression into employment, apprenticeships or further training.

Requirements

• Valid driving licence - essential.

• Access to a suitable vehicle and willingness to travel across Bolton, Bury and Manchester.

• Experience supporting young people with SEN / SEMH needs is essential.

• Experience in education, employability, alternative provision, vocational training or youth support.

• Strong communication, organisation and mentoring skills.

• A patient, resilient approach with the ability to motivate young people.

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

• Construction or vocational training experience is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Permanent or temporary-to-permanent opportunities.

• Competitive rate, dependent on experience.

• 39 hours per week.

• Professional development opportunities.

• A rewarding role helping young people develop skills, confidence and future career opportunities.

Please note: Candidates must hold a valid driving licence due to travel requirements between construction sites with students.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'