Assistant SENDCo and Study Support Tutor
New College Pontefract
Wakefield
- Expired
- Salary:
- Assistant SENDCo (2 days) £11,023 - £12,117 pa (FTE £32,199 - £35,395) Study Support (3 days) £12,832 – £13,465 pa (FTE £25,558 - £26,818)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 July 2026
Job overview
The role
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and flexible professional to join our team in a dual role as an Assistant SENDCo (2 days per week) and Study Support Tutor (3 days per week) within our thriving college.
As Assistant SENDCo, you will work closely with the SENDCo to provide additional capacity within one of the largest colleges in our Trust. You will play a key role in supporting the strategic development of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, ensuring a high-quality, inclusive service that enables students with SEND to achieve their full potential.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the identification and assessment of students with SEND
Monitoring, tracking and evaluating student progress and outcomes
Contributing to the development and review of support strategies and plans
Liaising effectively with teaching staff, parents/carers, external agencies, and feeder schools to ensure continuity of support
Supporting students with medical needs and complex requirements
In your Study Support Tutor role, you will:
Deliver targeted academic and pastoral support to students
Help students develop independent learning skills and resilience
Work with individuals and small groups to remove barriers to learning
Support students to maximise their progress and achievement across the curriculum
The successful candidate should have previous knowledge and/or experience of working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, as well as experience in the delivery of appropriate support to SEND students. You should also have a willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role.
About New College Pontefract
New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth form college results tables and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023.
As part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), we believe every role makes a difference in shaping young people’s futures. We are a values-driven and inclusive organisation where 96% of staff say they feel a shared sense of purpose and pride. Our culture is supportive and forward-thinking, with a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and professional development for all staff.
Please explore our Employer of Choice page to learn more: https://nclt.ac.uk/employer-of-choice/
Our benefits include:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working and special leave policies
Lieu days and annual wellbeing day
Funded CPD and professional development opportunities
Strong track record of internal promotion
Access to wellbeing support and occupational health services
Cycle to Work Scheme and technology purchase scheme
Modern, well-equipped working environments
Free on-site parking (at most locations)
For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026.
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026.
New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.
About New College Pontefract
An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic and welcoming team at the forefront of the sector, and make a real difference to the education and aspirations of the young people in the local community.
New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth from College results tables and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The majority of our A level students progress to higher education at over 60 different universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
New College Pontefract delivers primarily A Level provision, alongside a range of Applied General Qualifications and GCSE Maths. We provide students with over 60 courses to choose from, this along with our highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers ensures our students receive an outstanding learner experience. We provide a wide range of extra-curricular and personal development activities, including sports and college production; we want New College Pontefract to be a vibrant community that students and staff will be eager to join.
The college is outward facing and believes strongly in collaboration, being the lead partner in our teaching school, collaborating with over 30 schools and colleges. The teaching school creates opportunities for staff to access a range of CPD, to deliver on CPD events and to support colleagues and departments in other schools/colleges.
As an employer, we strongly believe in recognising and rewarding outstanding performance in all our staff and have an excellent reward and recognition scheme in place. The college has a warm and friendly atmosphere, making it an exciting and enjoyable place to study and work. We have lots of great benefits to offer staff and we always have plenty going on, whether it is our annual well-being day, Christmas party or social gatherings.
New College Pontefract sits within the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), a multi-academy Trust which currently consisting of three 16-19 Colleges, three Primary Schools and one 11-16 Academy. NCLT was awarded ‘Employer of the year’ in the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards and is recognised as a Leader in Diversity and a Disability Confident Employer. Collaboration is at the core if our work and we have a shared commitment to providing an outstanding learning experience and making a positive contribution to social mobility and the lives of young people.
Thank you for considering the exciting opportunities available with us.
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