Tutor (Part-Time)

Inspire in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Tutor to join their team on a part-time basis.

General Scope and Purpose of Position:

We are currently looking for a dedicated professional to join our team on a Part-Time Flexible basis. The chosen candidate shall be responsible for effectively planning and implementing individual and group sessions according to Inspire’s established standards. They shall collaborate closely with the Programme Manager and all other professionals to ensure high-quality practices are consistently upheld.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• 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 framework
• Work towards and implement best practice methods that meet NAS Accreditation and ISO certification standards where applicable
• Address parents’ concerns through appropriate methods of feedback, and to seek advice when necessary
• Provide feedback to parents following 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, etc. 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
• Attend school visits and maintain documentation regarding school visits, IEPs and MAPS sessions where and as needed
• Actively participate in all sessions carried out in different environments including the Multisensory Rooms, the pool, the Therapeutic Horseback Riding area amongst others as required.

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of the following:

• A recognised ‘Qualification’ at MQF Level 6 in Education, Psychology or in a relevant field
• Previous experience in a similar setting or in a relevant field (preference will be given to candidates exposed to ASD / challenging behavior)
• High proficiency in English language (both spoken and written)
• Available to work in the afternoons
• Candidates already in employment on a full-time basis or full-time students will be preferred.

Prior to being recruited and throughout the duration of employment, the selected candidates need to satisfy the requirements of the Protection of Minors Act (POMA) together with those of immunization.

Why work with Inspire?

At Inspire, we prioritize 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 recess leave, calculated pro-rata (utilized during the months of August & December)
• Mental Wellbeing Programme
• Cloudigo Premium
• Inspire Employee scholarship programme
• The opportunity to shape and change processes.