Job Description

About The Role

Where Every Learner Shines - Because Inclusion is Our Superpower!



Join our dedicated team at

EKC Sheppey College

, where we're passionate about empowering every learner to reach their full potential. As an

Inclusive Learning Tutor

, you'll play a vital role in supporting students who need a little extra help to succeed, making a real difference every day.

In this role, you will:

Provide

1:1 support

to learners, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their best.

Plan and deliver engaging, targeted learning activities

that complement individual study programmes. Take responsibility for the

design, delivery, and evaluation

of learner support programmes.

Lead and inspire a team

of learning support staff, including day-to-day supervision, monthly meetings, and probation management.

Support students with EHCPs

, participating in consultations and ensuring their needs are fully met.

Conduct annual reviews

to celebrate achievements and plan future progression. Provide guidance and support to

students working at Levels 2 and 3

, ensuring an inclusive and enriching experience. Contribute to

staff training and development

, sharing inclusive practices and strategies across the college.

Why join EKC Sheppey College?

Be part of a close-knit, community-focused college that's

making a real impact across Sheppey

. Access to our

Teacher Academy

, offering professional development and coaching--perfect for those new to teaching. Work in a

supportive, inclusive environment

where innovation and compassion go hand in hand. Enjoy being part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and every learner's success.
Whether you're an experienced practitioner or someone with a passion for helping others to succeed, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference -- right here on Sheppey.

Hours per week: 13.5

Salary: 12,445

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

Generous Annual Leave

- 42 days plus bank holidays

Teacher Training-

we support new teachers with a 7000 investment in your training and coaching through our in-house Teaching Academy

Flexible Personal Leave

- Time off for your child's first day at nursery and school, moving homes and for interviews

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

- Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as Car leasing and Tech purchasing schemes, on-site nursery

Wellbeing

and Health Support

- Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work transitions

Competitive Pension Scheme

-28% employer contribution

Culture and Recognition

- Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030

About You

Join our dedicated and supportive team at

EKC Sheppey College

, where we're passionate about helping every learner reach their potential. As an

Inclusive Learning Tutor

, you'll play a key role in supporting students who face challenges with learning, empowering them to achieve success and grow in confidence.

In this role, you will:

Provide

1:1 tailored support

to learners to help them overcome barriers and reach their goals.

Plan and deliver engaging, focused sessions

that complement study programmes and inspire learner progress. Take responsibility for the

design, delivery, and evaluation

of support programmes to ensure inclusive and high-quality learning.

Supervise and develop a team

of learning support staff through regular meetings, guidance, and effective leadership.

Support students with EHCPs

, participating in consultation processes and ensuring their needs are fully met.

Conduct annual reviews

to celebrate learner achievement and identify future development opportunities. Provide ongoing support to

students studying from Level 2 to Level 3

, ensuring every learner can thrive.

Contribute to staff development and training

, sharing strategies that promote inclusion and success.

You will have:

A genuine

passion for overcoming barriers to learning

and helping students succeed. The ability to

plan and deliver innovative, engaging sessions

that capture interest and build confidence.

Excellent interpersonal skills

, with the ability to connect with and motivate reluctant learners. Strong skills in

assessing, tracking, and planning interventions

to support learner progress. Experience in

people management

, with the ability to guide and support a team of learning support staff. Ideally,

experience working with individuals with learning and/or care needs

. Experience in teaching, training, or providing 1:1 support (though training will be provided for the right candidate). A

positive, empathetic, and student-focused approach

to everything you do.

Why join EKC Sheppey College?

Be part of a

community-focused college

making a real impact across Sheppey. Access to our

Teacher Academy

, providing training and coaching for those new to teaching. Work in a

supportive, inclusive environment

where staff and students are encouraged to thrive. Enjoy a role where

no two days are the same

, and every day brings an opportunity to make a difference.

Ready to apply?

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 every candidate after the closing date.



If you'd like an informal chat about the role or have any queries, please email us at

jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

About Us

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.



As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.



It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so.



If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.



We are proud to hold the

Positive About Disability Award

and are a

Disability Confident Employer

. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health needs or disability.



Similarly, we have a commitment to

Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge)

and to current or previous

Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge)

with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the positions essential criteria and who have declared this on their application.



We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.



We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in-house recruitment team.