Dyslexia support tutor

The VacancyDo you want to make a difference? Newcastle College is seeking enthusiastic and enthusiastic Dyslexia Support Tutor to join our passionate teams that supports the achievements of students with additional learning needs and or disabilities including young people and adults.The main responsibilities of this role include the delivery of specialist dyslexia support sessions to students from 1:1 to small group support, and the administration of dyslexia screening and exam access arrangement assessments. This includes the timely applications of EAAs to meet JCQ deadlines. This post requires a strong background in dyslexia and exam access arrangement assessments and the candidate must have a proven track record of professional / vocational expertise in the SEND sector. It is favourable to have a specific Level 7 Dyslexia Professional /EEA qualification. However, we welcome applicants who would be willing to work toward a AMBDA or APC. The salary for this post depending on qualifications within the job description ranges from NCL Support grade L-M (Grade L Salary £29 899- £30,671, Grade M £31 520- £32 396 at a 1FTE). The candidate must have English and maths qualifications at level 2 or be willing to achieve these within an agreed timeframe. An ability to self-manage workload, meet deadlines alongside strong oral and written communication skills and good IT skills are also essential. The hours of work will be flexible and may include evening and weekends according to demand. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a well-motivated, cohesive, and successful team. If you feel you have the passion and commitment to help prepare our students for their future and want to be part of an inclusive and vibrant college community, find out more and apply here. About Newcastle CollegeNewcastle College is a further and higher education college offering hundreds of vocational courses, apprenticeships and professional qualifications, alongside more than 70 degrees and higher technical qualifications, delivered through Newcastle College University Centre.We consider Newcastle College to be at the heart of the North East; a welcoming, supportive, inclusive and safe place, where everybody can be themselves as part of our vibrant and diverse community.We're proud to be one of seven colleges that make up NCG, one of the country's leading college groups and we're a key part of providing education and training to learners, apprentices and employers across the UK. Newcastle College's vision is to develop the skills and talents of our students to succeed in modern enterprise and make a positive contribution to the prosperity of our region.Newcastle College benefits from passionate and talented colleagues, who form a community committed to supporting our students to develop their skills and talents and achieve their aspirations. By joining our team you'll be part of an organisation that works in close partnership with employers and local industry to offer education and skills training that leads to real employment opportunities for our learners and makes strong local economic impact here in the North East. Whatever your role, you'll have the chance to work collaboratively with colleagues across all seven NCG colleges and share expertise, innovate and accomplish real change for our learners.Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.At Newcastle College, our values are not just about what we do, but also about how we do things.Our values underpin the culture and beliefs of our organisation, we expect all our staff to demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values.1. Being both inclusive and diverse2. Trusting and respecting our communities3. Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively4. Inspiring excellence and curiosity.As part of the NCG Group, Newcastle College offers an excellent benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement, access to the Teachers' pension scheme (for teaching posts) or Local Government pension scheme (non-teaching posts), company sick pay, a cycle to work scheme and much more.NCG seeks to promote and maintain an equal, diverse, inclusive and supportive environment for work and study that assists all members of our communities to reach their full potential. We are committed to achieving a truly representative workforce and therefore welcome applications from across the national and regional communities that we work with and serve.To view Job Description, Person Specification and NCG Values Pack please click the document attachment at the bottom of this advert. No agency applications will be accepted.NCG reserve the right to close the vacancy early.BenefitsGenerous Annual LeaveGovernment Pension SchemesCompetitive SalariesFlexible WorkingAccess to DiscountsCycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeTraining and Development OpportunitiesFree ParkingVideo