SpLD Tutor and Assessor

New City College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Level 7 Assessor to support students with Additional Learning Needs. The role involves administering assessments, preparing reports, and communicating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 7 SpLD qualification and a current Assessment Practicing Certificate. This position offers career advancement opportunities, inclusive facilities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Accessible sites for wheelchair users

Free on-site gym facilities

Five CPD days per year

Interest-free travel season-ticket loans

Discounts on everyday expenses

Qualifications

• Experience supporting and teaching students with Additional Learning Needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer standardized tests to evaluate students' abilities.
• Analyse results to identify learning disabilities.
• Prepare comprehensive assessment reports.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Engage in professional development.
• Educate others about effective support strategies.
• Organise Exam Access Arrangements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 7 SpLD qualification

Current Assessment Practicing Certificate (APC)

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Level 7 Assessor to support students with a range of Additional Learning Needs at New City College.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of standardised tests and observational methods to evaluate reading, writing, mathematical and other cognitive and language‑related abilities.
• Analyse assessment results to determine whether an individual has a Specific Learning Disability (SpLD) and, if so, identify the specific disability.
• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing assessment findings, including diagnosis, strengths, weaknesses and other relevant information.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to parents, educators and stakeholders to foster understanding and support for the individual.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to maintain expertise in the field.
• Educate parents, teachers and other professionals about SpLDs, their impact and effective support strategies.
• Organise, assess and process Exam Access Arrangements (EAA) from referral to confirmation.

Qualifications

• Level 7 SpLD qualification.
• Current Assessment Practicing Certificate (APC).
• Experience supporting and teaching students with Additional Learning Needs.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Career average pension scheme (TPS or LGPS).
• Accessible sites for wheelchair users and public transport.
• Free on‑site gym facilities and subsidised café food and drinks at some campuses.
• Five CPD days per year and opportunities for career advancement.
• Interest‑free travel season‑ticket loans, health cash plan and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on everyday expenses, shopping, dining, DIY and travel.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs.