Job Description

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Job Advert

Unilever HQ, Central London

Job ID: 28801 | Closing date: Friday 5th September 2025 | Interviews: w/c 15th September

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Do you have experience teaching, particularly in SEN?

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Are you passionate about creating opportunities for young people with learning disabilities?

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Do you want a role where your teaching directly changes lives?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you.



We have an exciting opportunity for a

creative and passionate Tutor

to join our

Supported Internship programme

based at

Unilever's central London Headquarters.

This is a full-time role where you'll be part of a supportive, friendly team dedicated to helping young people with a learning disability, learning difficulty and/or autism

take their first steps into the world of work.

About the programme

Our Supported Internship programme follows the

DFN Project SEARCH model

, delivered in partnership with

Sodexo

at the Unilever site. This means learners gain real-world experience in roles such as front-of-house, retail, and print-room services, while also developing essential skills for employment.



As a Tutor, you'll:


Teach

Functional Skills English and Maths

up to Level 2. Deliver engaging,

outside-the-box lessons

in employability and workplace skills. Work closely with colleagues to support learners directly in their placements. Help young people secure

paid employment

by combining classroom learning with workplace experience.

This role is not just about teaching -- it's about preparing young people for independence, confidence, and future success.

What we're looking for (essential skills and experience):

Experience of supporting SEND people in a learning environment. A background in teaching or training, ideally with SEN learners. Experience of delivering against targets and working with diverse groups. Good classroom management, planning, and time management skills. A-C / 9-4 in English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent). Minimum Level 3 Award in Education (or equivalent) and willingness to work towards Level 5 (DTLLS, PGCE, CertEd). Knowledge of safe working practices. Experience of delivering and assessing Functional Skills English and Maths up to Level 2.

Why join Mencap?

At Mencap, we're proud to be a

Disability Confident Leader

and to offer a workplace where everyone is welcomed, supported, and celebrated. We value

authenticity, passion, and purpose

-- so bring your whole self to work and help us make a difference.



This isn't just a job.

It's a chance to change lives -- including your own.

Rewards and Benefits

Along with the chance to create lasting impact, you'll receive:


24 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service. Flexibility -- your annual leave doesn't need to be taken in school holidays. Option to buy up to 10 extra days via our HolidayPlus scheme. Service-related sick pay after probation. Pension plan with up to 5% matched contributions + life cover and income protection. Loans for bikes, computers, or debt consolidation after 6 months. Discounts (3-30%) at supermarkets, gyms, cinemas, leisure parks, holidays & more via Mencap Extras. Health cash plan option (covering dental, glasses, therapies). Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice & wellbeing support.

How to apply

If you're ready to make a difference, apply today with your

up-to-date CV

showing your skills, experience, and motivation for joining Mencap.



For more details, please contact:

Omar (Recruitment Team) -

Omar.Aouad@mencap.org.uk

Hiba (Hiring Manager) -

Hiba.Momen@mencap.org.uk

Closing date:

Friday 5th September 2025

? Interviews:

Week commencing 15th September 2025

Please note: all candidates invited to interview will need to provide evidence of

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

and a valid

teaching qualification.

Salary dependent on qualification level.

Together, we are Mencap.