HE Study Skills Tutor - 1:1 Dyslexia/ASC Support (Freelance)

Assistive Solutions Ltd.; Durham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistive Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Freelance Study Skills Tutor to provide one-on-one sessions in the Durham area. Sessions are typically one hour weekly, focused on dyslexia and ASC, with personalised learning plans and ongoing progress reviews.

The role requires membership in a DSA-approved body, a degree, and a teaching qualification, plus experience in higher education support. DBS enhanced check is noted as a requirement.

Qualifications

• Membership of a DSA-approved professional body for SpLD support (e.g., ADSHE, BDA, PATOSS, Dyslexia Guild).
• Degree level: Hold an undergraduate degree (Level 6 or above).
• Teaching qualification required.
• Completion of specialist adult autism training (NAS NMH modules or Optimum Training Course).
• Experience providing 1:1 study skills support to SpLD students (dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD).
• Knowledge of strategies for organisation, time management, academic writing and independent learning.
• Ability to tailor support to individual learning needs and deliver student-centred sessions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competence with assistive technology; integrate into study support.
• Strong organisational skills and precise record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored study skills sessions for students with SpLDs.
• Develop and update individual learning plans; review for progress.
• Build rapport in initial sessions; understand learning needs.

Skills

DSA SpLD body membership

Degree (Level 6+)

Teaching qualification

Autism training

1:1 study skills experience

Learning strategies knowledge

Student-centred approach

Communication skills

Assistive technology proficiency

Record-keeping skills

Education

Undergraduate degree (Level 6+)

Job description

Assistive Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Freelance Study Skills Tutor to provide one-on-one sessions in the Durham area. Sessions are typically one hour weekly, focused on dyslexia and ASC, with personalised learning plans and ongoing progress reviews.

The role requires membership in a DSA-approved body, a degree, and a teaching qualification, plus experience in higher education support. DBS enhanced check is noted as a requirement.