SpLD Tutor

Reference: JUN

Location:

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Benefits:
Teachers Pension Scheme, 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays & Christmas closure, excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners. Teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive and create highly supportive, calm and aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full‑time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices and work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

We are looking for a SpLD Tutor with experience of supporting learners with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, AD(H)
D & Asperger’s Syndrome. The purpose of the role is to provide SpLD support to students on a range of courses. Duties are varied and include screening and diagnostic interviews as well as one‑to‑one support, monitoring progress and preparing flexible learning materials.

You will need a relevant degree and ideally the Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (AMBDA) and a practising certificate or be working towards these qualifications. You should ideally have a relevant teaching qualification (e.g. DTLLS or PGCE) and experience within the FE sector, teaching multi‑sensory, cumulative literacy programmes and study skills support.

• Provide SpLD support (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, AD(H)
  D & Asperger’s) to students on a range of courses.
• Undertake one‑to‑one multi‑sensory, cumulative literacy programmes, including devising and implementing individual learning programmes.
• Complete Exam access arrangements assessments in accordance with JCQ guidelines and process applications on the JCQ Access arrangement online system.

• Has a first degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Has or is willing to train for an appropriate teaching qualification recognised under the FE Teachers’ Qualifications Regulations 2007.
• Ideally has experience of supporting learners with Asperger’s Syndrome.

• 52 days annual leave pro rata (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Health‑related benefits including a subsidised health scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated teaching & learning coaches for new staff.
• Free parking.
• On‑site restaurant and free early morning tea/coffee and toast.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.