Job Description:

🛠️ Multi-Skills / Woodwork Tutor (SEND)

• Location: Mountsorrel, Leicestershire

• Salary: Up to £43,595 base + up to £4,787 Specialist SEND Allowance

• Total Package Value: Up to £48,382 per annum

• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

• Environment: Specialist SEND College (Neurodiverse / Autism-focused)

Step off the commercial site into a deeply rewarding teaching career.

Are you a skilled tradesperson (Carpentry, Joinery, or Multi-Trade) looking to step away from unpredictable site contracting, heavy physical strain, and freezing winter commutes? Or are you an established vocational lecturer looking for a more fulfilling, lower-arousal teaching environment?

We are seeking a patient, passionate, and hands-on Multi-Skills Tutor to join a highly respected specialist college in Mountsorrel.

In this role, you won't just be teaching a trade-you'll be using practical woodwork and multi-skills to build independence, confidence, and life skills for wonderful neurodiverse young adults.

Why Move into Specialist SEND Education?

• Elite Financial Rewards: Command a highly competitive base salary of up to £43,595, with an extra specialist top-up allowance of up to £4,787 if you hold specialist education or SEND credentials-bringing your total package up to £48,382.

• Smaller Groups, Massive Impact: Say goodbye to managing rowdy mainstream classrooms of 30+ students. Here, you will teach in small, tightly supported, staff-heavy groups designed around low-arousal, stress-free learning.

• Weather-Proof Stability: Enjoy permanent, secure, year-round employment with a guaranteed monthly income and excellent pension benefits.

• Keep Your Passion Alive: Share the handcraft skills you love without the heavy toll of commercial site labor or aggressive building deadlines.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

Based in a modern, purpose-built practical workshop, you will guide and mentor students with diverse learning needs (including autism and communication differences).

• Deliver engaging, basic-to-intermediate practical sessions focusing on woodwork, carpentry, and general multi-skills.

• Differentiate your teaching style to match individual processing and sensory needs, ensuring every student can participate safely.

• Help students develop basic tool competency, independence, and teamwork habits that prepare them for life beyond education.

• Maintain a highly safe, supportive, and structured workshop environment.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for an individual with genuine trade authority and an empathetic, patient approach to mentoring others.

• Qualifications: A Level 3 NVQ or Advanced Craft qualification in Carpentry, Joinery, or a relevant multi-skills/building trade.

• Experience: Strong practical background in woodwork or property maintenance, with a natural knack for handcrafts.

• Traits: Incredible patience, strong communication skills, and a genuine desire to work with neurodiverse young people.

• Bonus Points: An existing teaching qualification (Level 5/PGCE), assessor awards, or prior experience working with learners on the Autism spectrum is highly desirable-but a willingness to learn with college support is absolutely welcome!

Ready to Build Future Independence?

If you are ready to use your hard-earned trade skills to make a real difference in a truly supportive, specialized environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV, and let's discuss transitioning you into this highly rewarding role.

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