Employability Tutor

Job description

SEN / SEMH Employability Officer / Tutor

Location: Bolton, Bury and Manchester
Contract: Permanent or Temporary to Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated SEN / SEMH Employability Officer / Tutor to support young people with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs across Bolton, Bury and Manchester.

You will support approximately 30 learners on construction employability programmes, delivering employability sessions, providing mentoring and helping young people develop practical skills, access work experience and progress into employment or further training.

The role also involves learner recruitment, attendance monitoring, administration and building relationships with local employers.

A valid driving licence is essential , as you will be travelling between construction sites with students across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging employability sessions tailored to learners with SEN / SEMH needs.

Recruit, engage and mentor young people throughout their programmes.

Support learners with emotional, behavioural and social barriers to learning.

Travel between construction sites with students.

Monitor attendance, engagement and learner progress.

Coordinate work experience placements and liaise with employers.

Support learners with CVs, interviews, job searches and workplace skills.

Maintain accurate learner records and programme documentation.

Follow safeguarding procedures and support progression into employment, apprenticeships or further training.

Requirements

Valid driving licence - essential.

Access to a suitable vehicle and willingness to travel across Bolton, Bury and Manchester.

Experience supporting young people with SEN / SEMH needs is essential.

Experience in education, employability, alternative provision, vocational training or youth support.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bolton le Sands

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English