Specific Learning Disabilities (SpLD) Tutor

CITY LIT; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading adult learning institution in Covent Garden seeks Specific Learning Disabilities (SpLD) Tutors to provide innovative study support for adults. The role includes planning and delivering individualized learning strategies while fostering independence among students through technology use. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in adult education and assistive technologies. This opportunity offers £38.72 per hour and generous rewards including course discounts and a supportive community, with applications particularly encouraged from underrepresented groups.

Benefits

Course discounts for friends and family

Pension scheme and life assurance

Access to student discounts programme

Free annual flu jabs

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of providing individual learning support to adult learners.
• Experience of working with individuals with Specific learning difficulties.
• Proven ability to assist adults on courses from entry level to level 5.
• Strong knowledge of assistive technology, software, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver SpLD study support.
• Enable students to overcome barriers to learning.
• Introduce students to assistive technology and support its use.

Skills

Providing individual learning support

Working with Specific learning difficulties

Supporting adults on courses up to Level 5

Knowledge of assistive technology

Job description

Role: Specific Learning Disabilities (SpLD) Tutors (Talent Bank)

Location: Covent Garden, London and online

Salary: £38.72 per hour, inclusive of pro rata holiday entitlement and preparation time

About the role

We are looking for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Support Tutors to join our Talent Bank for future opportunities and cover as needed.

This role requires experienced and innovative Tutors to plan and deliver SpLD study support, enabling students to overcome barriers to learning on a range of City Lit courses, from entry level to Level 5. The ideal applicant(s) will be committed to supporting students to acquire strategies that support independent learning and should be confident to introduce students to, and support the use of, assisted technology.

About the applicant

City Lit is London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face-to-face. As a leader in our field, who have recently been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century's reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience. Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support individuals and communities.

To be considered, please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Substantial experience of providing individual learning support to adult learners in Further Education, Adult Education, or Higher Education;
• Experience of working with people with Specific learning difficulties and/ disabilities;
• Proven ability to support adults on courses ranging from entry level to level 5;
• Strong knowledge of assistive technology, software and apps.

Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There's also entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum) and we even offer free annual flu jabs!

Sited in London's creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, these include applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQIA+ community. We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities.

For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description.

Successful applicants will be offered suitable work as and when it becomes available, however work cannot be guaranteed.

Closing Date: 4 January 2026.

Interview Dates: To be confirmed.