Cosmic People are a DSA registered provider of NMH support to students with disabilities in Higher Education.
We currently have a vacancy for a Specialist One to One Study Skills Tutor (ASC) supporting students with autism on a one to one basis on-campus with their studies in higher education in accordance with their DSA Needs Assessment Report, course requirements and learning preferences.
As a Specialist One to One Study Skills Tutor (ASC) you will provide one to one study skills and strategy support to students studying in higher education on the autism spectrum and will facilitate students through the development of strategies and guidance to enable them to overcome barriers to learning and become independent learners.
You will set clear standards and expectations for your sessions and the nature of the help you provide will be in line with the student course requirements and learning preferences and will include: time management, organisation, oral communication skills, planning, preparation, social awareness, amongst others.
- A relevant degree (PG Cert Autism) or Any Degree and a teaching qualification.
- (One of the teaching qualifications specified: Cert Ed, DELTA L7, DTTLS, PGCE, AFHEA, PGCHE, PGCAP)
- A willingness to invest in NAS training for the role if required.
A full list of required qualification pathways can be found here: Department for Education mandatory qualification and professional body membership requirements to deliver Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) fundable Non-Medical Help (NMH) roles.
- Experience supporting adults with autism.
- Have an understanding of academic standards and requirements of H.E.
- Have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
- A good knowledge of the English language
- Be able to work flexibly to support student’s needs
- Maintain professional boundaries and respect confidentiality and data protection requirements.
- Adhere to Academic codes of practice.
- Be capable and confident and able to work on your own initiative.
- Have problem solving skills, empathy, diplomacy and sensitivity
- Be willing to embark on relevant CPD. Support workers must undertake 10 hours of Autism relevant CPD annually.
