Cardinal Newman College Preston
Additional Learning Support Tutor

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ALS Support Tutor
We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible.
The Role
The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:
- To facilitate the provision of flexible support and the development of learning opportunities for students with a wide range of learning needs including ASD, ADHD, OCD, visual and hearing impairments, dyslexia, physical needs, and dyscalculia.
- To maintain clear and accurate systems of records in order to review learning needs, set targets in respect of Additional Learning Support, and support student progress towards achieving their minimum target grades.
- To liaise with curriculum staff about how best to support teaching and learning to ensure that an individual student's needs and development are met. This may include differentiating material, enlarging resources, reading, and note taking.
- To undertake exam invigilation and facilitate other special arrangements, e.g., scribing for examinations.
- To be aware and supportive of students with medical needs, e.g., diabetes, epilepsy, and also assist students with mobility issues around the college site and, where required, to provide personal care in line with individual student needs.
- To support students in the use of Information Learning Technology, use of the Library, other college facilities, and the resources available within the ALS department.
- To be aware of the departmental aims and objectives and to contribute to team meetings and departmental developments.
- To contribute to college liaison and marketing activities including Open Evenings, Year 11 Reviews, and Transition meetings.
- To actively promote College Policies.
- To participate fully and positively in staff development opportunities to improve effectiveness, develop skills, and increase/update knowledge.
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For the full job description, please see the attached 'Job Pack'.
The Successful Candidate
Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for a flexible and committed candidate to join our ALS Department.
The Additional Learning Support Department is looking for someone who is educated to Level 3, demonstrates flexibility in undertaking a wide range of tasks, and has 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 and diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.
Terms and Conditions
- Hours: 22.2 hours per week, term time only. Working days will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 7 to 11 - £25,951 to £28,634 per annum (actual salary £13,615.56 to £15,023.24 per annum)
Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on 1st November 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).
Why Work at Cardinal Newman College?
We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital, or pregnancy status.
We are an outstanding college in every aspect and one of the highest-performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as a whole. As such, we aim to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.


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We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:
- Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
- Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
- Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.
- A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
- Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
- Free use of the on-site gym
- Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
- Flu Vouchers
- Staff savings scheme
More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.
Completed Application Forms
Completed application forms should be submitted by 11.59pm on 1st November 2026.
We will confirm receipt of all applications by email within one working day of receipt. Please call the HR team if you have not received a confirmation email by the closing date. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by the end of November, you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.
Further Information
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