Specialist Study Skills

We are looking for experienced, skilled, and qualified Specialist Study Skills tutors to join our team of professionals who provide 1:1 support to disabled students.

Specialist Study Skills tutors provide 1:1 tuition and support for students diagnosed with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD), which may include Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyscalculia and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC).  You will build professional working relationships with a case load of students combining a person-centred approach with an understanding of the student’s condition, to support students with their academic progress.

You will have a membership of a professional body and qualifications as recognised within the DfE Mandatory Criteria for Specialist Study Skills the details of accepted professional membership bodies are on page 12 – 16.

The post is paid at £35 per hour, and the hours available are determined by your availability and specialist. 

Main purpose of the role

To provide specialist, non-subject specific study skills tuition for students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) or other disabled students.

To build positive professional relationships with a caseload of students to facilitate their development as independent learners, enabling them to develop effective learning strategies and transferable skills to improve their academic outcomes.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis to develop, both on campus face to face and remotely, maintain and enhance their ability to overcome barriers to success through the development of new skills and strategies.
• Work with students to identify and develop an individual learning plan which is regularly reviewed together to monitor progress.
• Direct and signpost students to other sources of guidance and support.
• Encourage students to make the best use of assistive technology and specialist software packages.
• Ensure accountability of delivered support through accurate maintenance of records and processes.
• Adapt communication style to meet the individual needs of the student.
• Work safely within professional boundaries, recognising when there is a need to raise concerns and seek guidance, or refer to other services.
• Communicate effectively with the Disability/NMH Service, providing information and submitting timesheets accurately and promptly and keeping the service informed of availability for work.
• Work closely with colleagues in Disability Service and other teams, as appropriate.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) in line with the Department for Education’s (DfE) quality assurance framework and as required to maintain professional body membership.
• Adhere to the Equality Act 2010 in promoting an inclusive learning environment.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by line manager appropriate to the role.