Full-Time/Part-Time Tutor

About Us

Inspire is a leading NGO in Malta helping hundreds of individuals with various disabilities to achieve their full potential, as we believe that everyone has a right to equality and inclusion. We do this by providing individuals and their families with educational, therapeutic and leisure services. We also advocate for inclusion, educate the public and raise awareness among peers.

General Scope & Purpose of Position

We are currently looking for a Tutor on a full-time or part-time basis to join one of one of our programmes. The chosen candidate must ensure the effective planning and implementation of individual/group sessions and activities according to set standards and criteria. They shall work closely with the Programme Manager and other professionals to ensure good practice in the service the department provides. The tutor shall ensure that good quality standards of practice are met and always maintained.

• Develop knowledge in the field they are working in by attending relevant educational institutions and/or training programmes as required, including but not limited to, attending joint sessions with therapists at Inspire or elsewhere.
• Ensure a good quality service delivery; working towards and implementing best practice methods depending on the client group, including, but not limited to the TEACCH method and SPELL.
• Work towards and implement best practice methods that meet NAS Accreditation and ISO certification standards.
• Address parents’ concerns through appropriate methods of feedback, and to seek advice when necessary.
• Provide feedback to parents after the delivery of session/intervention informing them of their child’s performance in relation to the objectives being worked on and passing on any resources/recommendations to ensure continuity of care across all settings.
• Administer assessments to clients as needed and the development of goals.
• Prepare reports and participate in annual reviews for allocated clients when applicable.
• Develop ‘positive behavior support plans’ where applicable and ensure the dissemination of these documents to all relevant stakeholders.
• Upkeep of the clients’ files whilst ensuring that any other forms such as student profiles, weekly and monthly planning sheets, data collection regarding clients’ performance, client attendances, are completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor sessions as part of the ongoing evaluation of the clients’ progress.
• Prepare equipment/materials/resources and the delivery of individual sessions.
• Assist colleagues in the preparation for extra-curricular activities and follow recommendations to limit any possible risks.
• Follow the roster pertaining to the tidying up of the environment, where applicable.
• Carry out supervision of transport when required.
• Attend school visits and maintain documentation regarding school visits, IEPs and MAPS sessions where and as needed.
• Keep updated about the curriculum being followed at school and make this accessible to the clients when applicable.
• Actively participate in all sessions carried out in different environments including the Multisensory Rooms, the pool, the Therapeutic Horseback Riding area amongst others as needed.
• Undertake any other duties which may be allocated from time to time, within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.

The ideal candidate must be in possession of the following:

• MQF Level 6 (Degree) or equivalent degree in a Social Science or Education;
• Previous experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/ clients or in a school environment will be considered as an advantage;
• Excellent organization skills and time management;
• Proficiency in Maltese/English language will be considered as an asset.

At Inspire, we prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below:

• Ten additional days of leave, additional to statutory leave;
• Private health insurance scheme;
• Free mental health counselling sessions;
• Employee Inspire Scholarship Programme;
• Study leave;
• The opportunity to shape and change processes.