Assistant Tutor - HMP Dumfries

About the Role

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Tutor who will work closely with the Learning Centre staff to ensure that learners within a prison learning environment receive high quality support and that individual needs and requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the various education Induction sessions which cover administer and marking screening tools, promotion of learning opportunities and taster sessions.
• Carry out supportive interviews with potential learners and complete Personal Development Plans (PDP) in order to agree goals, learning targets and outcomes. Record information onto PR2.
• Complete Personal Development Support Plan (PDSP), where appropriate and input all information into PR2 and Fife College REMS.
• Conduct reviews of PDP’s and PDSP’s in accordance with the contract
• In conjunction with the Area Manager and Learning Centre Staff support projects e.g. family learning initiatives in collaboration with SPS
• Proactively encourage and motivate learners and act as a mentor/facilitator for less confident leaners

Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

o Minimum SVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent (SCQF Level 7) in a relevant field

o Qualification in SALL (Supporting Adult Literacy Learners) SCQF Level 6 or other community based learning qualification, or willing to work towards

o Knowledge of Microsoft databases, spreadsheets and word

o Understanding and experience of working with literacy learners

o Experience of working with learners with learning difficulties and disabilities

Desirable:

o Qualification in Learner Support or ESOL

o Facilitating project based learning in a group setting

o Understanding the prison context

Skills and Attributes

Essential:

o Ability to motivate and engage learners

o Good communication skills in liaising with students and prison staff

o Good positive personal attributes and professionalism

o Flexibility and responsibility

Desirable:

o Appropriate knowledge of existing, emerging and assistive technologies to support and enhance the learner journey

Training

As this position is based within a prison setting, the successful candidate(s) will be required to complete mandatory in-house SPS Training, which includes classroom work as well as scenario based physical movements for self-defence purposes.