Unitemps are currently looking for a qualified Specialist Study Skills Tutor to work with students who have Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) at one of our partner universities in Birmingham. The successful Specialist Study Skills Tutor will provide expertise in the areas of language and study skills to help students to develop learning strategies to improve their studies. This role is part-time, you will be able to manage your own timetable depending on which days/times you would like to work.
Experience working in a similar setting with students with SpLD is essential. An ability to be sensitive to students’ needs and having an interest in and understanding of additional support needs is also very important. Tutors provide one to one assistance to students and work with an Individual Learning Plan which is bespoke to each individual student. An emphasis is placed on encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop their skills. Specialist 1-2-1 Study Skills Tutor are facilitators, they shouldn’t act as advocates or mentors.
Please note, to be considered for the role, you would need to be based locally to Birmingham and able to travel to campuses in and around the area should students request face-to-face support.
Main duties and responsibilities
- To provide one to one Specialist 1-2-1 Study Skills tuition to students with SpLD enabling them to develop within higher education.
- To provide bespoke sessions according to the needs of the individual student.
- To deliver study skills tuition according to Unitemps guidelines and code of conduct.
- A flexible approach to working hours is required.
- Ability to manage paperwork effectively, i.e. completing timesheets and record of sessions
- You will be expected to represent Unitemps in a professional manner, including adhering to both Unitemps and the universities policies regarding confidentiality and safeguarding
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Experience working with students in a similar role in a Higher Education setting is essential (University level).
- Able to assess learner’s needs and devise an appropriate learning plans.
- Understands the needs, objectives and constraints of students. This includes recognising barriers to learning for students with SpLD
- Must have professional membership of: PATOSS (full or associate membership) BDA (full professional membership) ADSHE (professional membership) Dyslexia Guild (member, associate or fellow membership)
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: £37.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with students with SpLD ?
- Do you have a professional membership
- Do you have experience working with students in a similar role in a Higher Education setting ?
Education:
Experience:
- Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- PATOSS (full or associate membership) (preferred)
- BDA (full professional membership) (preferred)
- ADSHE (professional membership) (preferred)
- Dyslexia Guild (member, associate or fellow membership) (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B5 5JU
