Specialist Learning Support Assistant - Dyslexia (2 roles available)

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (£25,519–£27,665 FT

35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

LGPS

Vivup discounts

Travel schemes

8 CPD days

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a dedicated Inclusion and Support staff member to provide inclusive learning experiences across campuses. You’ll work in a centralized team with Dyslexia specialists to support students and manage adaptive resources and equity-focused initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to travel between campuses as needed. The college values wellbeing and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Hold Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience supporting people with learning support needs.
• Knowledge of inclusion and disability implications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with a thoughtful, tolerant approach.
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and submit exam access arrangements and documentation.
• Work within the Dyslexia team to support learners.
• Assist the Specialist Tutor Co-ordinator to meet learners' needs and evidence support.
• Prepare/modify resources and arrange adaptive technology.
• Collaborate with IT on hardware/software for dyslexia support.
• Assist in creating learning and teaching resources and set up equipment.
• Participate in training to enhance learners' experience.
• Provide out-of-class support to develop study and independent learning skills.
• Support open evenings, events, and multi-agency meetings as required.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to embed support targets and strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Level 2 Maths & English

Experience supporting learners

Inclusion knowledge

Confidentiality

Record keeping

Education

Level 2 Maths and English

Job description

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Whatyou'll do

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about providing an inclusive learning experience for our students. Working within a centralised team approach across allcampuses.

• Process and submit exam access arrangement requests in line with college processes and deadlines, and the completion of all relevant documentation needed to support exam access arrangements.
• To work within the Dyslexia team to develop good practice and provide a co-ordinated service to learners with Dyslexia.
• To work under the direction of the Specialist tutor Co-Ordinator to ensure learners’ support needs are met appropriately, reviewed regularly and support is maximised for the benefit of our learners. To follow Additional Support practice, e.g. complete TLIP’s, and Student Track to evidence support received and to work collaboratively with the Dyslexia assessors.
• To prepare/modify resources for students/Lecturers and to arrange adaptive technology.
• To work with IT department on hardware/software for students with Dyslexia and deliver and/or undertake training.
• To assist in the preparation of learning/teaching resources, including setting up of specialist equipment and developing strategies and resources for students.
• Participate in relevant staff training and updates to enhance our learners’ experience and achievement.
• To ensure the following is met and tosupport student's needs:

• - Provide support out of class to develop supported learners’ study andindependent learning skills
• - Contribute to team meetings, parents’/carers’ meetings, multi-agency meetings, inductions, EHCP meetings and any other event as required
• - Support during enrolment and exams

• Support the Head of Inclusion & Support and the wider Inclusion team in positively promoting learning support across the site and across the College via support at open evenings, College events, school visits and student interviews.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure support targets and/ or strategies are fully embedded.

Whowe're looking for

The ideal candidate will havestrong communicationskills, both written and verbal, and promote an inclusive learning environment for students. You will be able to work flexibly as part of the Inclusion and Support team, which will require you to work at other college campuses to provide cover. Essential skills and experience also include:

• Hold Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent
• Havepreviousexperience of supporting people with learning support needs
• Knowledge of inclusion/range and implications of disabilities/self-advocacy issues
• Be able tomaintainconfidentiality and have a considerate and tolerant approach
• Maintainaccuraterecords and keep student records updated asrequiredand adhering to deadlines

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Clare Toska on

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: Weekcommencing9th November 2026

WhyJoin us

• Competitive salary – £25,519 to £27,665 FTE (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores andservices across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrificescheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicatedContinued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to InvestProgramme

A place tobelong

At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as aCarerConfidentemployer, acknowledging the tailoredsupportwe offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.

Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accreditedMental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a cultureofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that inviteopen conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupport

one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here.

We value accessibility and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need help or information in another format, contact [e-mail] or call us on 0115 884 2222.

We review applications as they are received, so please apply early. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, and interview dates may change.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.