Art and Emotional Literacy Tutor

Salary: 26,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Kenton, Newcastle

Hours: 37.5

Job role

ESPA College, North Rye caters for autistic young people between the ages of 16-25 who are
working towards qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and flexible individual to join the teaching team
at North Rye. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with autistic learners with
additional needs in education.

Ideal Candidate

ESPA College, North Rye caters for autistic young people between the ages of 16-25 who are
working towards qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and flexible individual to join the teaching team
at North Rye. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with autistic learners with
additional needs in education.

The successful candidate would require a PGCE/Cert Ed, or equivalent Level 5 teaching
qualification.

Emotional Literacy covers the Zones of Regulation and teaching coping strategies to autistic
students; these skills would be used in preparation for adulthood. The sessions delivered
would cover real life scenarios and equip the students with how to cope in difficult situations;
these sessions would develop transferrable skills for all students.

This subject would require a tutor who has a clear understanding of how to work with autistic
students who will use emotive language and be able to navigate students in a positive way to
enhance their wellbeing and mental health.

In return, we can offer you:

• 6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks pro rata
• Company Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive Induction with continuous training and development
• Excellent Career Progression
• Family Friendly Policies

If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Chris Strong (College Coordinator)
on 0191 285 9891. For an application form please contact our Human Resources
department on 0191 516 5080 or by e-mail at humanresources@espa.org.uk
Please note, this position is subject to an Enhanced disclosure with the disclosure and barring
service. *ESPA do not offer sponsorship

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