Foundation Learning tutor
• 💰Salary: £30,160 - £33,656 Actual
• 🕒Hours: 37 Hours per week / 52 weeks per year
• 🕒 Working pattern: Mon – Fri
• 📍Location: Newbury College
• 📅 Closing date: 3rd May 2026
Are you passionate about helping young people with complex learning needs achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a supportive, values‑driven environment where every day brings purpose, creativity and meaningful impact? If so, Newbury College would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a dedicated Foundation Learning Tutor to join our High Needs department—an area of the college where compassion, innovation and high aspirations come together to transform lives.
About the role:
As a Foundation Learning Tutor, you will play a central role in planning, preparing and delivering a purposeful and aspirational curriculum for learners with profound to moderate learning disabilities and behavioural support needs. Working with students from Pre‑Entry to Level 1, you will create learning experiences that build confidence, independence and essential skills.
You will collaborate closely with a committed team of tutors and support staff to ensure our programmes are engaging, inclusive and aligned with current SEN developments. You’ll also take the lead on Education, Health and Care (EHC) reviews for your caseload, ensuring each learner’s journey is personalised, well‑supported and celebrated.
We are looking for someone who is:
• 🎓 A related degree or qualification at least one level above what you will teach
• 🧠English and Maths at Level 2
• 🧩 Experience teaching or supporting learners with profound to moderate learning difficulties and behavioural needs
• 📚 Strong administrative and organisational skills
• 🤝Ability to differentiate effectively and work confidently with EHC Plans
•🌱 Has a positive, flexible and compassionate approach
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury
We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer
Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Teaching Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Free Annual Flu Jab
Professional Development:
• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
• 40 days of holiday
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
• Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do
• Staff Summer Event
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Foundation Learning Tutor we would love to hear from you.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!
If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable), any convictions must be declared and consent to obtain a DBS Certificate and PLR Record will be requested .
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check
Safeguarding Statement
Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We value and embrace diversity, recognising the contribution individuals from different backgrounds can bring to our organisation. We are ‘Disability Confident Committed’ and expect all our employees to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.