Specific Learning Disabilities (SpLD) Tutors (Talent Bank)

City Lit; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult education provider in Covent Garden is seeking Specific Learning Disabilities Tutors to join their Talent Bank for future support opportunities. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in providing learning support and will be knowledgeable about assistive technologies. This role is about empowering students with specific learning difficulties to achieve greater independence in their studies. The hourly rate is £38.72, inclusive of holiday and preparation time, with generous rewards and benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous course discounts

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Family Friendly leave

Student discounts programme

Free flu jabs

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Further Education, Adult Education, or Higher Education.
• Experience working with Specific Learning Difficulties and disabilities.
• Proven ability supporting adults across various course levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver SpLD study support for students.
• Enable students to overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Experience providing individual learning support

Knowledge of assistive technology

Ability to support adults on courses from entry level to level 5

Job description

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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.

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.

Safeguarding Statement

City Lit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.