Skills for Life Tutor

Company: Wiltshire Council
Apply for the Skills for Life Tutor
Location: Trowbridge
Job Description:

Salary: £30,582.24 (based on 29 hours per week) per annum/pro-rata

Hours of work: 21.75 hours (3 days) or 29 hours (4 days) per week. Tutors must be on site during term time from 08:40–15:15 on working days. Please include a covering letter detailing your preferred working days.

Contract: Permanent

About the role

The Skills for Life (SfL) Tutor role is part of a growing team of professionals working in a highly individualised and bespoke way to support young people. We recognise that the transition from secondary school to college is a significant step for young people and that many benefit from a more structured, personalised approach tailored to their individual needs. The Skills for Life Programme is aimed at those requiring a more personalised approach, a slower pace or those new to Further Education, and requiring a higher level of support. The SfL pathway allows learners to explore a range of opportunities, develop personalised targets, and develop skills needed for adulthood and independence, including exploring work through on‑site facilities.

Responsibilities

– Plan and deliver personalised lessons and activities using EHCP outcomes as the curriculum basis.– Support learners in a highly bespoke and personalised way and use RARPA to inform practice.– Act as a personal tutor for a group of learners.– Contribute to planning, quality assurance, and annual review processes, monitoring progress with digital tools.– Demonstrate creative learning opportunities and lead the curriculum area in line with latest policy.– Evidencing learner progress and outcomes and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

– Experienced tutor in special education.– Demonstrated achievement of excellent educational outcomes.– Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and collaborate with the Learning Team.– Familiarity with EHCP, RARPA, and tailored curriculum design.

Benefits

– Competitive salary (£30,582.24 pro-rata on 29 hours per week).– Flexible work arrangements (21.75 hours or 29 hours per week).– Permanent contract with 38 weeks of term time work.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Fairfield Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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Posted: June 17th, 2026