Part time Pathways into work tutors for SEN Adults

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The Role

We are looking for an experienced and committed tutor to deliver our Pathways into Work course at the Brockley Rise Centre.

What You’Ll Teach

Pathways into Work is designed to support adults with learning disabilities in preparing for and accessing meaningful employment. The course combines practical skill-building with supported employment practices, helping learners to:

• identify their individual strengths and interests
• develop CVs, cover letters and other job-seeking tools
• practise workplace communication and behaviour
• build confidence in taking steps towards their employment goals.

The course runs for 11 weeks per term, with 2-hour weekly sessions, working with groups of around eight to 10 adult learners. Delivery days/times will be agreed based on your availability and take place at the Brockley Rise Centre.

Who You’Ll Teach

You will be teaching adults with mental health conditions or additional learning support needs within mixed ability groups, from complete beginners to returning learners who want to build on past experience.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

• a strong background in employability tutoring
• experience (or willingness to develop skills) in working with adults with additional support needs
• a patient, inclusive and flexible teaching style
• commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging and supportive sessions
• creativity, energy and empathy and a genuine passion for making a real difference in learners’ lives.

If you are passionate about empowering adults with additional support needs to develop employability skills and open up new opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Further Information

London Borough of Lewisham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Salary Details

£34.72 Per Hour

Further Information

Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Further information about Adult Learning Lewisham can be found in our online course listing www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning 

• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS.
• CVs will not be accepted
• To apply please click on 'apply here. 
• For a full job description and person specification please click here
• https://lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/Adult%20Learning/JD%20and%20PS%20Tutor

For Any Questions, Contact:

Ruhsar Osman, Curriculum Leader- ruhsar.osman@lewisham.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 11:59pm

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. 

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply 

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email  JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.  

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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