At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist assessment and one-to-one teaching for students with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties.
- Company: Join a supportive community at Salford City College, dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy 13 weeks holiday, flexible working, and a fantastic staff benefits package.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Level 7 qualification in teaching and assessing students with SpLD required.
The predicted salary is between 28328 - 46914 £ per year.
We require a highly motivated individual to join our team in providing specialist assessment and one to one teaching for a diverse range of students with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties within the Salford City College group. Working as a specialist member of the Learning Support Team you will complete diagnostic assessments, access arrangement assessments, plan and deliver individual teaching sessions and provide feedback and guidance to curriculum 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 providing teaching 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.
Reasons to Join Us:
- Generous Terms and Conditions including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
- 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.
- Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- An incredible community with opportunities for staff and their families to get involved.
- Family friendly policies and flexibility in working arrangements.
- Investment in staff with a range of training & career opportunities.
- 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.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.
Teacher/Assessor - Learning Support SpLD in Salford employer: Salford City College
Salford City College is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration among educators. Located in Pendleton, the college provides unique opportunities for teachers to inspire young minds while engaging with contemporary sociological issues, ensuring a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a commitment to high-quality teaching and support for employee growth, this role promises a rewarding career in education.
