United Response

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United Response
Sep 14, 2026
Full time
United Response is seeking a dedicated Learning Tutor to join ROC College in Torbay, delivering person-centred teaching to students with SEND and supporting independence, wellbeing and personal development. You will work 37.5 hours per week during term time, delivering tailored sessions, monitoring progress, and collaborating with Learning Mentors and Curriculum Managers to adapt learning plans to each student's needs.
United Response
Sep 14, 2026
Full time
Join Our Team as a Learning Tutor (SEND) Are you passionate about empowering students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential? Would you like a role where you can deliver meaningful, person-centred learning and make a real difference in young people's lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you! United Response is looking for a dedicated Learning Tutor to join our education team at ROC College. LOCATION: Torbay FUNCTION: ROC College ACCOUNTABLE TO: Curriculum Manager ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Delivering personalised teaching and learning to students with SEND HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only SALARY: £15.75 per hour Who We Are United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973. Our mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental, or physical support needs have the opportunity to live life to the fullest. We support around 2000 people across more than 300 locations in England and Wales, with over 3,600 staff members. ROC College, a part of United Response, is a specialist college providing person-centred, community-based teaching and learning within Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. We work with young people aged 16-25 with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). What We're Looking For We're looking for a qualified, enthusiastic Learning Tutor with experience supporting individuals with SEND. You'll be skilled at planning and delivering engaging lessons that support independence, wellbeing, and personal development. The ideal applicant will have: GCSEs (A-C in English and Maths) or equivalent AET (Level 3) teaching/tutoring certification Experience creating and delivering bespoke learning plans Strong communication skills and effective behaviour management techniques Flexibility to adapt sessions to students' diverse needs Desirable experience includes: Safeguarding and working with challenging behaviours Knowledge of relevant SEND legislation Experience embedding Maths and English into learning sessions What to Expect Deliver one-to-one and small group sessions with tailored curriculums Support students to develop life skills such as finance, health, and independent living Collaborate with Learning Mentors, Curriculum Managers, and external professionals Implement engaging learning activities across classroom and community settings Monitor progress, manage behaviour plans, and promote independence and confidence What We Can Offer You United Response offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees, including: Pension contribution Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan) Cycle to work scheme Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for the Blue Light Card Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications 2x basic salary life assurance scheme Refer-a-friend bonus scheme A collaborative and caring team to support you Potential for career progression Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities.
United Response Exeter, Devon
Sep 11, 2026
Full time
Join Our Team as a Learning Mentor at ROC College Are you kind and caring, with a passion for helping young people achieve their goals? Would you like a role with variety and a sense of fulfilment, where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people with a range of needs? If so, we'd love to hear from you! United Response is looking for friendly, supportive individuals with experience of working with those who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to join our education team at ROC College. LOCATION: Exeter and East Devon FUNCTION: ROC College ACCOUNTABLE TO: Curriculum Manager ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Supporting and mentoring individuals within ROC College HOURS: 30 hours per week, Term Time Only SALARY: £13.25 per hour Who We Are United Response is a registered charity, founded in 1973. Our mission is to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental, or physical support needs have the opportunity to live life to the fullest. We support around 2,000 people across more than 300 locations in England and Wales, with over 3,600 staff members. ROC College, a part of United Response, is a specialist college providing person-centred, community-based teaching and learning within Exeter, East Devon, wider Devon, and Somerset. We work with young people aged 16-25 with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from applicants with experience of working with individuals with SEND. You should be patient, supportive, enthusiastic, and creative, able to provide accessible education content tailored to our students. Flexibility to travel across the community with students is required. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to further develop their skills and experience in teaching and learning. The ideal applicant will have the necessary skills to support the development of independence and assist individuals in accessing work experience placements. Experience supporting with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practice and promoting lifelong learning is essential. A strong understanding of complex behavioural needs is highly advantageous. We are looking for someone with experience of working with individuals who have complex learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge. The ability to work as part of a small team is also crucial. Additionally, the ideal candidate will either have experience with Proloquo2, Makaton, or be willing to participate in training for these communication methods. What to Expect As part of the ROC College team, you will support students aged 16-25 with EHCPs to develop life skills in various community settings such as learning hubs, libraries, workplaces, and leisure facilities. You will assess student progress and outcomes, and help provide accredited learning based on a personalised curriculum. What We Can Offer You United Response offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees, including: Pension contribution Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan) Cycle to work scheme Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services Employee shopping discounts and eligibility for the Blue Light Card Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications Two times basic salary life assurance scheme Refer-a-friend bonus scheme A collaborative and caring team to support you Potential for career progression Two wellbeing days per year because your health matters United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. United Response is proud to be an equal opportunities workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities.
United Response Exeter, Devon
Sep 11, 2026
Full time
ROC College, part of United Response, seeks a Learning Mentor to support 16-25 year olds with SEND at Exeter and East Devon. You will work 30 hours per week during term time, mentoring students to develop life skills in community settings and deliver person-centred learning. Successful candidates should have SEND experience, a patient and creative approach, and be able to travel with students between learning hubs, libraries, workplaces and leisure facilities.
United Response Totnes, Devon
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Session Leader - Lower Sharpham Barton Farm Location: Lower Sharpham Barton Farm, Ashprington, Totnes, TQ9 7DX Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate of pay: £14.50 per hour Are you kind, caring, and passionate about making a real difference in someone's life? Do you enjoy being outdoors and working in a beautiful countryside setting? If so, we'd love to hear from you. United Response is looking for an experienced and compassionate Session Lead to join our friendly team at Lower Sharpham Barton Farm - a unique and lively working farm supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to support someone with very complex Special Educational Needs (SEN). Due to the complexity of support required, experience working with individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge is essential. About United Response United Response is a national charity committed to enabling people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to live the life they choose. We provide person-centred support across England and Wales and have been delivering high-quality social care since 1973. About Lower Sharpham Barton Farm Located just outside Totnes, our 80-acre farm offers meaningful, hands-on experiences for the people we support. Activities include woodwork, metalwork, horticulture, animal care and more. We focus on enabling independence, building confidence, and developing life skills through engaging, outdoor-based work. What you'll be doing: Supporting a person with complex needs in a variety of outdoor, farm-based activities Helping with the day-to-day running of a working farm Supporting skill development, independence and access to the wider community Encouraging participation and positive routines in a fun and engaging way Recording outcomes and progress Driving (where applicable) to support access to and from the service What we're looking for: Essential: Experience working with individuals with complex SEN and challenging behaviours A calm, supportive, and person-centred approach A genuine passion for supporting others to live full and independent lives Flexibility to work as part of a rota, including some evenings or weekends Experience or interest in any of the following is a bonus: woodwork, horticulture, animal care, crafts, or metalwork What we offer: £14.50 per hour Pension contribution Cycle to work scheme Paid, high-quality training and access to nationally recognised qualifications Life assurance (2x basic salary) Employee discounts including the Blue Light Card Free access to occupational health, counselling and wellbeing services Supportive and inclusive working environment Opportunities for career progression x2 Wellbeing days a year because your health matters If you've got the right experience and are looking for a truly rewarding role in a beautiful, rural setting, we'd love to hear from you. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
United Response Totnes, Devon
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
United Response is seeking a Session Leader at Lower Sharpham Barton Farm, Totnes. The role involves supporting a person with complex needs in outdoor farm-based activities, helping run a working farm, and promoting independence within the community. We value a calm, person-centred approach, passion for helping others live full lives, and flexibility for evenings or weekends. Training, progression, and wellbeing benefits are provided in a rural setting.