Learning Support Tutor – Transition

£15,586 - £17,253 per annum, based on an FTE of £26,213 - £29,018 per annum

A minimum of 22 hours per week, (across 5 days), with flexible working arrangements or term-time only considered  

Permanent

About the Role

• You will support the successful transition of students with additional learning needs into college
• Coordinates pre-entry processes and identifies individual support requirements
• Ensures appropriate support provision is in place from the outset
• Contributes to the delivery of high-quality learning support across the college
• Supports effective assessment processes and coordination of EHCP reviews
• Helps ensure students are supported to achieve, progress, and succeed

About You

• You are passionate about supporting students with additional needs to thrive in Further Education
• You have experience working with SEND learners and understand transition planning and EHCP processes
• You are highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and complex processes effectively
• You are a strong team player, able to collaborate with colleagues, curriculum staff and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for students
• You are a confident communicator who can build positive relationships with students, families and stakeholders

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• 35 days annual leave entitlement, pro rata
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, launching in 2026

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.

At Hartpury, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We’ll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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Please note we do not accept CVs.

It is our policy that we do not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful with their application. Therefore if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret that you have not been successful on this occasion.