Teacher / Assessor - Learning Support SpLD

Salford City College Group; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 weeks holiday

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Salford City College Group is seeking a Teacher / Assessor - Learning Support SpLD to join our specialist team across various sites. You will carry out diagnostic assessments, access arrangement assessments, and plan and deliver one-to-one teaching to students with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties.

You will hold a Level 7 specialist qualification in teaching and assessing students with Dyslexia/SpLD and a current APC.

Qualifications

• Experience with diagnostic assessments and access arrangements.
• Plan and deliver individual teaching sessions for Dyslexia/SpLD students.
• Evidence of teaching to meet diverse learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic assessments and access arrangement assessments.
• Plan and deliver one-to-one teaching sessions for students with SpLD.
• Provide feedback to curriculum and support staff on learning needs.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments

One-to-one teaching

SpLD expertise

Education

Level 7 specialist qualification in teaching & assessing SpLD

APC certification (SpLD)

Job description

Teacher / Assessor - Learning Support SpLD
Reference: 000216 | Closing Date: 08/11/2026 | Interview Date: 18/11/2026

Salary: £28,328 - £46,914 per annum (Incremental progression throughout the band is available)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/07/2027 | Hours per Week: 1 FTE | Location: Across Various Sites

About the Role

We require a highly motivated individual to join our team in providing specialist assessment andone to one teachingfor a diverse range of students with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties within the Salford City College group.

Working as a specialist member of theLearning Support Team you will complete diagnostic assessments, access arrangement assessments,plan and deliver individual teaching sessions and provide feedback and guidance tocurriculum and support staff.

You will have a Level 7 specialist qualification in teaching and assessing students with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties and hold a current SpLD Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). You will be appropriately skilled in providingteaching of the highest quality, which best meets students’ individual needs.

You will have an understanding and empathy of barriers that students may experience in learning, and be committed to ensuring each one of them reaches their full potential.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email [e-mail]

Reasons to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 93% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding Requirements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility, and all staff are expected to understand their role in identifying and responding to concerns.
• This role involves regular contact with children and/or young people and may include regulated activity as defined by current safeguarding legislation.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS and further safeguarding checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.
• It is an offence to apply if you have been barred from regulated activity with children.
• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification.
• We reserve the right to conduct online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
• References will be sought at shortlisting stage.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

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