Specialist Tutor and Assessor

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Employee benefits platform

Health and wellbeing support

Travel loans

Flexible working

Professional development

College staff discounts

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College is seeking a Specialist Tutor and Assessor in Liverpool to support students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD). The role includes needs assessments and Access Arrangement assessments, liaising with staff to create an inclusive learning environment.

You should hold a degree, AMBDA qualification or be willing to obtain it, and have strong communication, safeguarding and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Recognised advanced specialist qualification (AMBDA).
• Recognised qualification to assess students for Access Arrangements or willingness to achieve.
• Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the College's IT programs.
• Proven experience in assessing and supporting students with learning difficulties/disabilities.
• Knowledge of learning support provision.
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality/diversity, inclusion and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the College's mission and values in all aspects of college life.
• Complete initial screening for SPLD students and undertake in-depth assessments as required.
• Undertake 1:1 teaching and support with individuals or small groups.
• Deliver information, advice and staff development to help staff use inclusive approaches.
• Liaise with ALS managers and curriculum staff to identify student support needs.
• Undertake assessments and admin for access arrangements.
• Promote the service across the College.
• Stay up to date with SPLD and access arrangements regulations.
• Support cross-college activities during enrolment and events.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to maintain relationships.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive culture for staff and learners.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety policies and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain support records for claims and quality assurance.
• Carry out other duties as needed.

Skills

Degree level

AMBDA qualification

Assessing Access Arrangements

Digital literacy

Experience with SPLD

Learning support knowledge

Literacy/numeracy level 2

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Professional body membership

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Degree level

AMBDA qualification

Access Arrangements assessment qualification or willingness

Tools

Current IT programs

Job description

Specialist Tutor and Assessor

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

Department: Learning Support

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Reporting To: Aamir Butt

Compensation: £34,789 - £43,139 / year

Description

Job Title: Specialist Tutor and Assessor

Department: Learning and Support

Salary: £34,789 - £43,139 Job Type: 35 hours Per week, Permanent

The Role To contribute to achieving excellence in all aspects of support for students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD) through innovative and excellent practice. You will liaise with teaching staff to create an environment which enables students with SPLD reach their full potential. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills to get the most out of your students and to engage the cross-college curriculum teams to provide an inclusive environment to students with SPLD throughout their learning journey. You should be experienced in supporting students with SPLD and will be required to undertake assessments of needs for a range of learning difficulties and /or disabilities. You will also be required to undertake the Access Arrangement Assessments as part of your role and hence will require relevant qualification and experience. Safeguarding, health and wellbeing are the responsibilities of every member of staff in the College. You will be expected to highlight any concerns you may have about the students to the relevant teams and keep yourself up to date with any training on Safeguarding and Prevent. Responsible to: SPLD and Language Support Manager.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
2. Complete initial screening process for students with Specific Learning Differences, (SPLD), and undertake in depth assessments as required
3. Undertake 1:1 teaching and support on an individual or small group basis
4. Deliver indirect support to college tutors, i.e. information, advice and informal staff development in order to assist staff to use differentiated and inclusive approaches
5. Liaise with the ALS managers, progress leaders and curriculum staff to identify areas of concern regarding students’ support and academic needs
6. Undertake assessments and associated administration required for students for access arrangements.
7. Contribute to promoting the service across the College.
8. Keep up to date with the latest developments in SPLD and Access arrangements to ensure compliance of latest regulations.
9. To support cross college activities (Open Evenings, departmental meetings, parents' evenings ,whole College training events) in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods
10. Liaison with internal and external stakeholders to secure and maintain successful relationships, including, for example, professional bodies, universities, schools and employers Contribute and develop a positive and supportive culture for all staff and learners, working towards the highest standards and driving aspiration for all staff and learners
11. Support the College Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Inclusive Learning and Safeguarding policies, processes, arrangements and objectives
12. Participate fully in staff development, including in-service training and development opportunities which are made available
13. Take a proactive approach and responsibility for personal professional development, Health & Safety, and meeting other regulatory compliances (e.g. GDPR, DPA, Safeguarding), thereby enabling safe and professional working practices to be observed at all times
14. Ensure that all support records are maintained and provided to the ALS admin team for claims and quality assurance purposes.
15. Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

• 1. Educated to a degree level
• 2. Recognised advanced specialist qualification (AMBDA)
• 3. Recognised qualification to assess students for Access Arrangements or willingness to achieve the qualification in a specified time
• 4. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
• 5. Proven relevant experience in assessing and supporting students with Learning Difficulties and/or disabilities
• 6. Knowledge and understanding of learning support provision
• 7. Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
• 8. Excellent communication and negotiating skills
• 9. Good organisational and record keeping skills
• 10. Work effectively as part of a team
• 11. Membership of a relevant professional body
• 12. knowledge of Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Inclusion and Health and Safety

Please Note This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College? As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Generous holiday allowance 60 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 annual wellbeing day
• Pension Scheme You'll be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of up to 24%—one of the best pension packages in the sector.
• Employee Benefits Platform As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.
• Health and Wellbeing As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns. You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, asecure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules as well as daily wellbeing tips.
• Travel We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
• Flexible Working We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
• Professional Development We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
• College Benefits Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.