Tutor (Full-Time)

General Scope and Purpose of Position

We a currently looking for committed and passionate individuals to join our team on a Full-time basis as a Tutor. The chosen individual 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.

Duties & responsibilities

• Attend courses/conferences, local or abroad, that Inspire considers as necessary for employee development and for the provision of better specialised intervention support to the clients.
• 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 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 and the development of goals.
• Prepare reports and participate in annual reviews for allocated clients.
• Develop ‘positive behaviour 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.
• Carry out supervision of transport when required.
• Attend school visits and maintain documentation regarding school visits, IEP’s, and MAPS sessions where and as needed.
• Keep updated about the curriculum being followed at school and make this accessible to the clients.
• Actively participate in all sessions carried out in different environments including the Multisensory Rooms, the pool, the Therapeutic Horseback Riding area amongst others.

The ideal candidate should be in possession of the following:

• A recognized ‘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).

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 immunisation.

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).
• Private health insurance scheme.
• Mental Wellbeing Programme.
• Study leave as per organisation policy.
• Cloudigo Premium.
• Inspire Employee Scholarship Programme.
• The opportunity to shape and change processes.