Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Tutor

T2 Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Additional Learning Needs Tutor to provide support for apprentices with additional learning needs. The role involves collaboration with tutors and employers to ensure inclusive learning environments. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for supporting learners. The position offers a home-based role with travel and competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Mileage paid

Access to company car scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Employee well-being program

Qualifications

• Experience in working with individuals with additional learning needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Managing multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Motivate a caseload of learners as assigned.
• Carry out regular ALN reviews and document activities.
• Communicate with tutors regarding learner adjustments.
• Support strategies for accessibility in apprenticeship training.
• Complete own CPD for better understanding of ALN.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Job description

As an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Tutor, you will be responsible for providing support for apprentices with additional learning needs, disabilities, or barriers to learning. You will ensure that appropriate interventions, adjustments, and resources are in place and regularly reviewed with the learners to enable all learners to progress and achieve their qualifications. This role requires collaboration with tutors, employers, and external support agencies to provide a fully inclusive learning environment.

Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Tutor

Reports to: Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Manager

Location: Home based role with travel (mileage paid)

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:45am – 4:45pm, Friday 8:45am – 3:30pm

Benefits of working with t2 group

• Home based role with travel (mileage paid)
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• 25 days annual leave and bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Christmas and New Year shutdown period
• Access to 1000's of student discounts inc. Unidays, Student Beans and TOTUM
• £500 employee referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and maternity reward vouchers
• Employee well‑being and assistance programme
• Access to EV company car scheme
• Life assurance cover

Key Responsibilities

• To work with and motivate a caseload of learners as assigned by the ALN Manager
• To carry out regular ALN reviews with learners, provide additional support and ensure all activity is documented to support ALS funding claims
• Effective communication with tutors and the ALN manager regarding learner progress and any specific reasonable adjustments required for individual learners
• Support the implementation of strategies to improve accessibility and inclusivity in apprenticeship training
• Ability to carry out sensitive conversations with learners when delivering feedback from assessments
• To make referrals to the ALN Manager when specific profiles are required
• Systems to be updated to a high‑quality level after each ALN review, using effective IT skills when using multiple systems
• To support the ALN Manager to run support, standardisation and drop‑in sessions for tutors
• Support training and guidance to tutors on additional learning needs and the best practices for supporting apprentices with ALN
• To complete own CPD to aid a deeper understanding of ALN and effective ways to support and motivate learners
• Work closely with employers to ensure workplace adjustments are in place and promote inclusive learning environments
• Raise any safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Team in line with reporting procedures

Person Specification

Using your professional and/or personal experience of ALN, and with a passion for supporting individuals with Additional Learning Needs, you will be able to motivate learners to achieve their goals and support them to achieve their qualification. You will take an individualised yet methodical and organised approach to supporting learners whilst ensuring attention to detail and delivering to the highest possible quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience - Essential

• Experience in working with individuals with additional learning needs, ideally in an apprenticeship, education, or work‑based learning setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications and Experience - Desirable

• Experience in using learner management systems and tracking tools
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and accessibility tools
• Understanding of the apprenticeship framework
• Experience in using Cognassist assessment tools

Additional Information

You must have your own transport, a broadband connection at home and car insurance covered by business use. All business mileage and expenses are covered by the company.

NB. Your employment with the Company will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory DBS check and references.