Location: Newcastle College
Part-Time, Permanent Position
31 hours per week
Salary: £32,136 - £42,848 pro rata - depending on skills and experience
(Actual Salary £26,924- £35,899)
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.
We are looking for a SpLD Tutor with experience of supporting learners with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, AD(H)D and Autism Syndrome.
The purpose of the role is to provide SpLD support to students on a range of courses.
Duties are varied and include screening and diagnostic interviews as well as working one to one, monitoring progress and preparing flexible learning materials.
You will need a relevant degree and ideally the Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (AMBDA) and a practicing certificate, or be working towards these qualifications. You will ideally have a relevant teaching qualification (eg DTLLS or PGCE) and experience within the FE sector, teaching multi-sensory, cumulative literacy programmes and study skills support.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide SpLD (Dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, AD(H)D & Autism) support to students on a range of courses.
To undertake one-to-one multi-sensory, cumulative literacy programmes, including devising and implementing individual learning programmes.
To complete Exam access arrangements assessments in accordance with the JCQ guidelines and to process said applications on the JCQ Access arrangement online systemRequired Skills and Experience:
Has a first degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
Has or is willing to train for an appropriate teaching qualification recognised under the FE Teachers’ Qualifications Regulations 2007
Ideally has experience of supporting learners with Autism Syndrome What’s in it for you?
The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
Employer Pension contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme).
52 Days Annual Leave pro rata (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
Subsidised Gym Membership.
Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
Free Parking
On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.
How to apply
To apply for the role of SpLD Tutor, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.
If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).
The closing date for completed applications is Friday 21st August 2026.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st September 2026.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community
Salary description
£32136.00 - £42848.00 per year