Additional Learning Support Tutor

Cardinal Newman College; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension schemes

Holidays pro rata 25 days

On-site gym access

Job summary

Cardinal Newman College in Penwortham is seeking an ALS Support Tutor to provide flexible support for students with diverse learning needs. The role involves differentiating materials, supporting exams, and assisting with medical and mobility needs within the college.

The successful candidate will be educated to Level 3, work well in a team, and contribute to safeguarding and equality initiatives in a Catholic Sixth Form College environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 with ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Commitment to equality, safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.
• Willingness to support a wide range of learning needs including medical and mobility support.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate flexible support and development of learning opportunities for students with diverse needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, dyslexia).
• Maintain clear records to review learning needs and set targets for Additional Learning Support.
• Liaise with curriculum staff to differentiate material and support teaching and learning.
• Undertake exam invigilation and facilitate special arrangements (e.g., scribing).
• Support students with medical needs and mobility around the college site, providing personal care if required.
• Assist students with ICT use and library resources; contribute to ALS department activities and open evenings.

Skills

flexibility

teamwork

differentiation

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

Information Learning Technology

Job description

ALS Support Tutor

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible.

The Role

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• To facilitate the provision of flexible support and the development of learning opportunities for students with a wide range of learning needs including ASD, ADHD, OCD, visual and hearing impairments, dyslexia, physical needs and dyscalculia.
• To maintain clear and accurate systems of records in order to review learning needs, set targets in respect of Additional Learning Support and support student progress towards achieving their minimum target grades.
• To liaise with curriculum staff about how best to support teaching and learning to ensure that an individual students needs and development are met. This may include differentiating material, enlarging resources, reading and note taking.
• To undertake exam invigilation and facilitate other special arrangements e.g. scribing for examinations.
• To be aware and supportive of students with medical needs e.g. diabetes, epilepsy and also assist students with mobility issues around the college site and, where required, to provide personal care in line with individual student needs.
• To support students in the use of Information Learning Technology, use of the Library, other college facilities and the resources available within the ALS department.
• To be aware of the departmental aims and objectives and to contribute to team meetings and departmental developments.
• To contribute to college liaison and marketing activities including Open Evenings, Year 11 Reviews and Transition meetings.
• To actively promote College Policies.
• To participate fully and positively in staff development opportunities to improve effectiveness, develop skills and increase / update knowledge.

For the full job description please see attached Job Pack .

The Successful Candidate

Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for a flexible and committed candidate to join our ALS Department.

The Additional Learning Support Department is looking for someone who is educated to Level 3, demonstrates flexibility in undertaking a wide range of tasks, and has the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality and diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: 22.2 hours per week, term time only. Working days will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine at points 7 to 11 - £25,951 to £28,634 per annum (actual salary £13,615.56 to £15,023.24 per annum)

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on 1st November 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

Why work at Cardinal Newman College?

We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

We are an outstanding college in every aspect and one of the highest-performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as a whole. As such, we aim to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
• Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
• Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
• Flu Vouchers
• Staff savings scheme

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Further Information

Further details are available at (url removed) or by telephone to the college on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.