Term-Time ALS Tutor (22h) – Learning Support

Catholic Recruitment; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension schemes

Staff benefits package

Free on-site gym access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flu Vouchers

Job summary

Cardinal Newman College is seeking an ALS Support Tutor to provide flexible support for students with diverse learning needs. The role will involve supporting learners with a range of needs and contributing to Open Evenings and transition activities.

The post is 22.2 hours per week during term time (Mon, Tue, Thu 8.30am–4.30pm) with salary £25,951–£28,634 per annum (pro rata for part-time). Closing date 1 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3, demonstrates flexibility in undertaking a wide range of tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• To facilitate the provision of flexible support and the development of learning opportunities for students with a wide range of learning needs including ASD, ADHD, OCD, visual and hearing impairments, dyslexia, physical needs and dyscalculia.
• To maintain clear and accurate systems of records in order to review learning needs, set targets in respect of Additional Learning Support and support student progress towards achieving their minimum target grades.
• To liaise with curriculum staff about how best to support teaching and learning to ensure that an individual students need and development are met. This may include differentiating material, enlarging resources, reading and note taking.
• To undertake exam invigilation and facilitate other special arrangements e.g. scribing for examinations.
• To be aware and supportive of students with medical needs e.g. diabetes, epilepsy and also assist students with mobility issues around the college site and, where required, to provide personal care in line with individual student needs.
• To support students in the use of Information Learning Technology, use of the Library, other college facilities and the resources available within the ALS department.
• To be aware of the departmental aims and objectives and to contribute to team meetings and departmental developments.
• To contribute to college liaison and marketing activities including Open Evenings, Year 11 Reviews and Transition meetings.
• To actively promote College Policies.
• To participate fully and positively in staff development opportunities to improve effectiveness, develop skills and increase / update knowledge.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Equality

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Cardinal Newman College is seeking an ALS Support Tutor to provide flexible support for students with diverse learning needs. The role will involve supporting learners with a range of needs and contributing to Open Evenings and transition activities.

The post is 22.2 hours per week during term time (Mon, Tue, Thu 8.30am–4.30pm) with salary £25,951–£28,634 per annum (pro rata for part-time). Closing date 1 November 2026.