Job Title: Specialist Tutor and Assessor
Department: Learning and Support
Salary: £34,789 - £43,139
Job Type: 35 hours Per week, Permanent
The Role To contribute to achieving excellence in all aspects of support for students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD) through innovative and excellent practice. You will liaise with teaching staff to create an environment which enables students with SPLD reach their full potential. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills to get the most out of your students and to engage the cross-college curriculum teams to provide an inclusive environment to students with SPLD throughout their learning journey. You should be experienced in supporting students with SPLD and will be required to undertake assessments of needs for a range of learning difficulties and /or disabilities. You will also be required to undertake the Access Arrangement Assessments as part of your role and hence will require relevant qualification and experience. Safeguarding, health and wellbeing are the responsibilities of every member of staff in the College. You will be expected to highlight any concerns you may have about the students to the relevant teams and keep yourself up to date with any training on Safeguarding and Prevent. Responsible to: SPLD and Language Support Manager.
- Contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life
- Complete initial screening process for students with Specific Learning Differences, (SPLD), and undertake in depth assessments as required
- Undertake 1:1 teaching and support on an individual or small group basis
- Deliver indirect support to college tutors, i.e. information, advice and informal staff development in order to assist staff to use differentiated and inclusive approaches
- Liaise with the ALS managers, progress leaders and curriculum staff to identify areas of concern regarding students’ support and academic needs
- Undertake assessments and associated administration required for students for access arrangements.
- Contribute to promoting the service across the College.
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in SPLD and Access arrangements to ensure compliance of latest regulations.
- To support cross college activities (Open Evenings, departmental meetings, parents' evenings ,whole College training events) in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods
- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders to secure and maintain successful relationships, including, for example, professional bodies, universities, schools and employers • Contribute and develop a positive and supportive culture for all staff and learners, working towards the highest standards and driving aspiration for all staff and learners
- Support the College Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Inclusive Learning and Safeguarding policies, processes, arrangements and objectives
- Participate fully in staff development, including in-service training and development opportunities which are made available
- Take a proactive approach and responsibility for personal professional development, Health & Safety, and meeting other regulatory compliances (e.g. GDPR, DPA, Safeguarding), thereby enabling safe and professional working practices to be observed at all times
- Ensure that all support records are maintained and provided to the ALS admin team for claims and quality assurance purposes.
- Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade
Essential Criteria
1. Educated to a degree level
√ 2. Recognised advanced specialist qualification (AMBDA)
3. Recognised qualification to assess students for Access Arrangements or willingness to achieve the qualification in a specified time
4. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
5. Proven relevant experience in assessing and supporting students with Learning Difficulties and/or disabilities
6. Knowledge and understanding of learning support provision
7. Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
8. Excellent communication and negotiating skills
9. Good organisational and record keeping skills
10. Work effectively as part of a team
11. Membership of a relevant professional body
12. knowledge of Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Inclusion and Health and Safety
Please Note
This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
60 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 annual wellbeing day
Pension Scheme
You'll be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of up to 24%—one of the best pension packages in the sector.
Employee Benefits Platform
As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.
Health and Wellbeing
As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.
You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules as well as daily wellbeing tips.
You’ll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to £25) and even includes £45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.
Travel
We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
Professional Development
We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
College Benefits
Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.
