About The Role

Empowering Minds, Transforming Futures!

Join the Inclusive Learning team at Folkestone College and the East Kent Colleges Group as a Specialist Tutor, where you'll play a vital role in shaping the educational journey of students with Autism and SEMH. This is more than a teaching role—it's an opportunity to inspire, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

Why This Role is Extraordinary:

Tailored Learning: Teach and support young people in small groups and one-on-one, crafting personalised strategies that boost confidence and independence.
Champion Inclusivity: Train staff to embed inclusive practices across the curriculum, fostering a culture where every student thrives.
Innovate and Inspire: Deliver a bespoke Autism-accredited course to adult learners, helping professionals upskill and create more inclusive environments.
Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside passionate colleagues across Folkestone College and the wider East Kent Colleges Group, driving meaningful change in education.

This is your chance to shape lives, break barriers, and redefine learning. Ready to make a difference?

As an Outstanding provider in East Kent, it’s not a secret that we pride ourselves with our standards of supporting students. But we also focus on the wellbeing and support for our employees. Here are just some of our benefits:

Offer competitive holiday entitlement (42 days FTE + bank holidays).
Generous government pension scheme (28% company contribution).
Paid time off for your children’s first day at school, for interviews and when moving home.
Enhanced paternity and maternity leave.
Opportunities to develop, train and progress across our group of 6 colleges totalling 1600 staff.
Counselling support and occupational health referrals.
Cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing discount schemes.
Annual community days, and ‘My 10 Days’ voluntary scheme where you can give back to something you are passionate about.
Eco Sustainability Pledge to reach Net-Zero by 2030.

About You

Empower, Inspire, Transform!

Join EKC Group as a Specialist Tutor for Autism and SEMH and be part of a team dedicated to fostering an inclusive, positive, and accessible learning environment.

Your Key Responsibilities will be:

Tailored Support: Assess students’ needs, deliver 1:1 and small group sessions, and implement strategies that promote progression and independence.
Collaboration and Training: Work with curriculum teams and SEND Officers, organizing transition activities and training staff to embed inclusive practices.
Compliance and Guidance: Ensure statutory responsibilities (EHCPs, audit requirements) are met, while advising educators on best practices.
Continuous Development: Stay ahead with CPD, providing specialist training and integrating assistive technologies into learning.

You will have a specialism in Autism

Make a real difference in students’ lives. Join us today! Apply now and be part of an empowering future.

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

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