SPLD Specialist Tutor & Assessor for Inclusive Learning

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

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.