Inclusive Learning Tutor

  • Ashford College
  • Canterbury, Kent
  • Jan 05, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

About The Role

Where Every Learner Shines - Because Inclusion is Our Superpower!

Join our dedicated team with EKC Training, where we're passionate about empowering every apprentice to reach their full potential. As an Inclusive Learning Tutor, you'll play a vital role in supporting apprentices who need a little extra help to succeed, making a real difference every day.

In this role, you will:

  • Work closely with our Apprenticeship team, providing 1:1 support to apprentices, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their best.
  • Plan and deliver engaging, targeted learning activities that complement individual study programmes.
  • Take responsibility for the design, delivery, and evaluation of learner support programmes.
  • Support apprentices with EHCPs, participating in consultations and ensuring their needs are fully met.
  • Conduct annual reviews to celebrate achievements and plan future progression.
  • Provide guidance and support to apprentices working at Levels 2 and 3, ensuring an inclusive and enriching experience.
  • Contribute to staff training and development, sharing inclusive practices and strategies.
Why join EKC Training?
  • Access to our Teacher Academy, offering professional development and coaching; perfect for those new to teaching.
  • Work in a supportive, inclusive environment where innovation and compassion go hand in hand.
  • Enjoy being part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and every learner's success.
About You

EKC Training is seeking two Inclusive Learning Tutors. As an Inclusive Learning Tutor you will be passionate about removing barriers to learning and supporting apprentices to achieve their full potential. This is a rewarding role for someone who thrives on making a real difference.

You will:

  • Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and innovative sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Use strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships and engage reluctant learners.
  • Assess and track learner progress effectively, using this to plan targeted interventions.
  • Support apprentices to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to succeed.
  • Demonstrate excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.

You will bring:

  • A positive, empathetic and learner centred approach.
  • Experience of working with individuals with learning needs and/or care needs.
  • Ideally, experience of teaching, delivering 1:1 support or workplace training.
  • A willingness to learn and develop, with full training provided for the successful applicant.

Additional requirements:

  • Willingness to travel across college sites and apprentices' workplaces as required.

How to apply:

  • No need to spend time updating your CV; simply click Apply and complete our short application form.
  • You can save your progress and return to it at any time.
  • All applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role or have any questions, please email .

About Us Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.

As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so.

If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.

We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health need or disability.

Similarly, we have a commitment to Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and to current or previous Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge) with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the position's essential criteria and who have declared this on their application.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.

We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in house recruitment team.