Study Support Tutor


Company:	New College Pontefract
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Pontefract, WF8 4QR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

MAIN DUTIES

• Assist, advise and provide support for individual students, as appropriate.

• Provide regular one-to-one support for students to monitor progress and outcomes.

• Identify the special need requirements of assigned students.

• As part of the Study Support Team, liaise with feeder schools to obtain relevant medical information on identified students and maintain electronic records.

• Provide guidance, training and support to staff on the effective use of assistive technology to promote inclusive teaching and learning practices.

• Champion the use of assistive technology as part of the college’s inclusive practice strategy, promoting awareness and embedding its use across curriculum areas.

• Assist the SENCO in student transition from school to college.

• Support subject teachers with information to enable them to adapt and amend teaching and learning to meet needs.

• Assist assigned students with integration into the College community and environment.

• Assist students with first aid and personal and intimate care requirements, as appropriate, within the relevant boundaries as defined by the College. Depending on the needs of the assigned students, this could include such as providing intimate/personal care, lifting/handling, use of equipment such as a hoist, de-escalation and positive handling skills.

• Cover allocated slots on the college first aid rota for any emergency call outs and take appropriate action in line with college policy.

• Select, adapt and devise materials for use with assigned students.

• Liaise with subject and other staff regarding student support requirements.

• To maintain records of ongoing support and support needs, ensuring ILPs are updated and records are complete.

• Utilise available resources within the College (books, manuals, computer equipment, etc) in order to assist the student with their education.

• Assist students to use equipment/resources effectively.

• Maintain a learning environment in which the student can work effectively.

• Provide additional assistance, as part of the Support Staff, in other areas of College further to liaison with your line manager. This may include working occasional evenings or a Saturday for open events.

• You may be required to work up to 2 evenings per academic year to support Trust events.

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