Additional Needs Support Tutor

Solihull College and University Centre; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

CPD contribution

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free car parking

Job summary

Solihull College & University Centre is seeking an Additional Needs Support Tutor to assist students across early, mid, and adult FE courses. The role focuses on implementing effective support strategies, EHCPs, and individual plans to help learners achieve their progression goals.

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree, FE experience with learners needing extra support, and be willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent)
• Recent FE experience with students with additional needs
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 teaching qualification
• Experience assessing, implementing and monitoring support strategies
• Experience writing EHCPs and individual support plans

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with additional needs across a range of courses
• Assess, implement and monitor support strategies including EHCPs
• Deliver one-to-one support outside of class for post-16 students
• Assist with exam access arrangements and progression advice

Skills

Teaching experience

Support for additional needs

Assessment & planning

One-to-one support

Strong communication

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

location_on Primarily Blossomfield Campus

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Salary up to £48,770 per annum, depending on qualification status

Contractual hours 37

Basis Salaried Full Time

Package Occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, contribution towards relevant CPD, salary sacrifice schemes, free car parking.

We are seeking an Additional Needs Support Tutor to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to students with additional needs across a range of full- and part-time courses throughout the college. The ideal candidate will be innovative, organised, dependable, and have excellent communication skills.

You will ideally have experience teaching or supporting students with learning disabilities or difficulties within a further education environment. You will be skilled in assessing, implementing, and monitoring additional support strategies, completing exam access arrangements, advising on progression to further assessment, and delivering one-to-one support outside of class for post-16 students.

A key part of the role involves supporting the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and writing individual support plans to identify effective strategies for student success within the college environment.

You will be qualified to degree level in a relevant subject (or equivalent), have recent experience working with students with additional needs in a further education setting, and hold or be willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification.

The College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and welcomes applications from individuals across all sectors. We aim to reflect the diversity of our student population in our staff profile, ensuring that we provide the best possible experience and environment for our learners. Our goal is to continue to develop a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive workplace where all staff can thrive.

Please note if you are selected for the next stage in the process, you will be required to attend the College’s premises, unless exceptional circumstances apply.

Solihull College & University Centre is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students and expects all staff to engage fully with this commitment.