SpLD Specialist Support Tutor

LSEC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a knowledgeable L7 SpLD Tutor for their Bexley Campus. This role involves providing specialist tuition and support for learners with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. Responsibilities include assessing learning support needs, developing tailored learning plans, and collaborating with educators to enhance student success. Join this dynamic college to make a positive impact on students' educational journeys. Excellent benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

43 days of annual leave

Excellent pension schemes

Access to onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist tuition and support for learners with SpLD, including dyslexia.
• Ability to assess learning support needs effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist tuition and guidance in the field of specific learning difficulties.
• Assess and screen students for dyslexia using various tools.
• Develop learning support plans in consultation with curriculum staff.

Skills

Support for learners with dyslexia

Tuition for specific learning difficulties

Assessment skills

Education

Relevant educational qualifications for SpLD

Job description

About the role

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

We are recruiting for a L7 SpLD Tutor to work at our Bexley Campus to organise exam access arrangements for learners with EHCPs and declared learning needs. This role will also involve supporting learners with dyslexia either on a one‑to‑one basis or as part of a small group, liaising with tutors at all levels to support the learners in class and writing learning plans for declared learners based on the information that has been gathered.

Main purpose of the job

• To work in the Specialist Support team and provide specialist tuition, support and guidance in the area of SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulty/Dyslexia).
• To assess learning support needs, and provide specialist advice, guidance and tuition to students with SpLD, including dyslexia, and to advise and support curriculum staff who teach students with SpLD.
• To establish professional working relationships and liaise closely with all staff and students to promote and maintain an effective quality support service.
• To provide a person‑centred approach, improving the success rates of learners on mainstream provision who have, for example, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD or Asperger’s Syndrome.
• Act as one of the Lead Professional in the coordination and implementation of the EHCP review process; maintaining contact with parents/carers, Local Authorities, education providers and other agencies as appropriate.

Key responsibilities

• To assist/support managers with the identification and allocation of resources to support for learners with dyslexia/SpLD.
• Screen identified students for dyslexia using a variety of screening/assessment tools.
• Assess and support needs and provide specialist tuition for learners with dyslexia and SpLD, drawing up learning support plans and reviews in liaison with curriculum staff.
• To compile Specialist Tutor reports when required.

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.

Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.

As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi‑Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.

The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of programmes and initiatives.

With a combined turnover of c£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation – and really make a difference to people’s lives.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering.

Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the 'Discounts for Teachers' portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Accreditations

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality‑assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best‑practice information.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident‑Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at [e-mail]

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self‑disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex‑offenders which is available upon request.