Foundation Learning Support Tutor

Foundation Learning Support Tutor We welcome applications for this support post to commence 19th August 2026. The Role The main duties and responsibilities of this role include: To provide pastoral support for students having a wide range of learning difficulties/ disabilities; emotional behaviour issues and other more complex needs. To support students’ additional needs which may include personal care, toileting, mobility, behaviour management etc. To support students during breaks and lunchtimes in order to help develop their social skills and to access all college facilities i.e. canteen, library. To contribute to the initial, baseline and continuing assessment of students and their progress including transition. To facilitate the flexible support and development of learning opportunities for the Department’s students in classes, at external venues, infilling into mainstream and other environments. For the full job description please see attached ‘Job Pack’. The Successful Candidate Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join our friendly and well established Foundation Learning department. The Foundation Learning Department is seeking an individual who holds GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade A*–C (9–4) or equivalent. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. Terms and Conditions Hours: 29.6 hours per week, term time only. Working hours for the role will be 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday. Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 7 to 11