Transition Support Tutor

Centre: NMT Berkshire (Reading) Employer: New Meaning Training Salary: Negotiable based on experience Type: Full Time, Permanent, All-year-round Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group sessions centred on life skills, emotional wellbeing and learning goals.
• Plan and adapt engaging sessions tailored to the individual learner’s needs and progression.
• Support transitions across different settings (home, group, centre work) and facilitate the learner’s move into a Reading centre, small group settings or mainstream classes.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date records of learner progress, attendance and engagement.
• Collaborate with tutors and support staff on schemes of work and learning plans.
• Participate in learner onboarding, induction and review processes.
• Develop and adapt learning resources for SEND and SEMH learners.
• Apply trauma‑informed and relational strategies to support behaviour and wellbeing.
• Understand learner needs and respond with appropriate interventions.
• Use Microsoft Office confidently for planning and reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full UK driving licence and access to a business insured vehicle.
• Experience supporting young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs in education, youth work, mentoring, care, coaching or community settings.
• A natural ability to build rapport, encourage disengaged learners and create a safe, supportive space.
• Confidence planning and delivering meaningful 1:1 or small group life‑skills sessions.
• Calm, relational and consistent approach to behaviour with an interest in or willingness to learn about trauma‑informed practice.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to learners’ emotional states, changing needs and confidence levels.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset for developing resources, sessions and pathways.
• Organisational skills, including record‑keeping, time management and independent working (including occasional home visits or lone working).
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new digital systems.
• Patience, emotional resilience and a reflective approach to practice.
• Curiosity, openness and commitment to personal and professional development through coaching and CPD.
• Supportive, learner‑centred attitude that builds confidence, independence and belonging.

Required Training (to be completed within 3 months unless already held)

• Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET)
• Safeguarding & Wellbeing Training
• Safeguarding Children (Advanced) – Level 2
• PREVENT Duty
• Mental Health Awareness

Desirable (but not essential – training can be provided)

• Experience creating resources, lesson plans or schemes of work.
• Experience delivering or supporting Functional Skills (Entry Level – Level 2).
• Experience tracking progress against EHCP outcomes or learner targets.
• Experience with assessments, records or qualification paperwork.
• A recognised teaching/tutoring qualification.
• Confident use of digital learning or tracking systems.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 20 days, plus bank holidays; up to 24 days with length of service.
• Up to 10 additional gifted days off each year during school holidays.
• Pension: auto‑enrolment into The People’s Pension with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• Blue Light Card and access to national discounts.
• Wellbeing benefits: annual flu vaccination voucher, birthday gift voucher.
• Sustainable travel schemes: Cycle to Work, Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
• Training and CPD supported as part of your role.

New Meaning Training is committed to safer recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Appointment to this role will be subject to appropriate pre‑employment checks, including a DBS check at the relevant level. All colleagues are expected to read, understand and adhere to New Meaning Training’s policies and procedures, including safeguarding, professional conduct and data protection.

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