Join a team dedicated to empowering neurodiverse students in higher education. We’re seeking a specialist tutors to provide one-to-one in person support for university students under DSA funding for Study Skills and Specialist Mentoring.
Study Skills Support (SS-SPLD):
Key Responsibilities:
- Help students develop independent learning strategies
- Improve academic writing, reading comprehension, and research skills
- Support time management, organisation, and planning for deadlines
- Encourage use of academic resources and referencing techniques
- Create personalised action plans and track progress
Required Professional Body Membership, one of the following for SPLD:
- The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS). - Full membership, associate membership, affiliate professional.
- British Dyslexia Association (BDA) - AMBDA, AMBDA RE/HE, Professional
- The Association of Dyslexia Specialist in Higher Education (ADSHE) - Professional QA Tutor membership
- Dyslexia Guild (DG) - Associate, Associate FE/HE, Member, Fellow.
Required Qualifications for beneficial dual coverage for ASC:
- Postgraduate Degree
- Comprehensive autism-specific training for higher education (e.g. NAS Modules or Optimum Training Course)
- Teaching Qualification or professional body membership as above.
Mentoring Support (Mental Health):
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist students in managing anxiety, stress, and transitions
- Promote confidence, independence, and emotional resilience
- Support with balancing academic and daily life demands
- Help students navigate university systems and expectations
- Foster realistic goal-setting and motivation
Required Professional Body Membership, such as one of the following:
- BABCP - Full Accredited membership
- BACP - Registered Member or Accredited Member
- BPC - Registrant
- HCPC - Arts Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Practitioner Psychologist
- NCPS - Accredited Registrant, Accredited Professional Registrant, Senior Accredited Registrant Status
- NMC - Mental Heath Nurse, Community Mental Heath Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse
- Other options can be viewed on nmh qualifications matrix
Required for all roles:
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS Clearance (update service preferred)
- Ability to travel to local campuses and/or student homes for in-person support
Please ensure qualifications / membership is easy to view on your application and it is clear the role(s) you are applying for.
Desirable Skills
- CPD and understanding of aditional SPLD such as ADHD and its impact on students.
- Able to provide multiple support types under DSA requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to tailor strategies to individual learning styles
- Professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality
- Caseload management and accurate record-keeping
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling to suit your availability
- Hybrid working model (this role is face-to-face but with availability to expand to offering remote for the right candidate)
If you’re passionate about inclusion and want to make a lasting impact in higher education, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
