In Person Specialist Autism and ADHD Study Skills Tutor

The Learning Support Centre Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 207,000 - 344,000; Part time

Job summary

The Learning Support Centre Ltd seeks a dedicated In Person Specialist Autism and ADHD Study Skills Tutor in Leeds. The role focuses on one-to-one tuition to help disabled learners and individuals with autism/ADHD develop independent study skills, guiding them to lifelong learning strategies within education or the workplace.

You will tailor approaches to each learner, signpost resources, and maintain high standards of professionalism under flexible, term-time hours.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in education or related field.
• Teaching qualification such as PGCE or Cert Ed is desirable.
• Master of Arts/education (MA/MEd) with autism/special educational needs background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one study skills tuition to clients to develop independent learning strategies.
• Adapt teaching approach to changing needs while working within the centre's QA framework.
• Deliver tuition according to guidelines and code of conduct for effective results.
• Complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each learner.
• Attend relevant training or meetings and develop existing skills.
• Maintain punctuality and professional presentation in all interactions.

Skills

One-to-one tuition

Adaptable teaching approach

Excellent communication

Disability awareness

Education

Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Education or related field

Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE)

Master in Education (MA/MEd) including Autism

Job description

In Person Specialist Autism and ADHD Study Skills Tutor

Contract: Flexible hours, term time

Overall purposeof role

To provide tuition in study skills to disabled people and people with specific learning differences including Asperger’s and Autism in education or in the work place. To facilitate clients to become independent learners through lifelong learning strategies. To signpost to internal and external services as appropriate.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide one to one study skills tuition to clients enabling them to develop independent learning strategies to compensate for their learning difference
• To be able to adapt approach according to the changing needs of the individual learner you are supporting whilst working within the Learning Support Centre’s Quality Assurance Framework
• Deliver tuition according to The Learning Support Centre guidelines and code of conduct to ensure tuition is delivered effectively
• A flexible approach to working hours is required. Occasional travel may also be required.
• Complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each learner
• Attend any relevant training or meetings and have the ability to develop existing skills
• Attend a minimum of two Study Skills meetings each academic year
• Contribute a minimum of two study skills resources to add to the staff portal each academic year
• Advise other members of the team as required to support student progress and team development
• Always be punctual
• Manage paperwork effectively, i.e. completing time sheets and ILPs accurately and promptly
• Maintain a high standard of presentation whilst representing The Learning Support Centre
• If you cannot make a session you must advise The Learning support Centre as soon possible, so that cover can be arranged
• Confidentiality should be respected to agreed disclosure levels
• Ensure that clients are happy with the support being provided, any problems must be referred to your manager immediately
• Inform The Learning Support Centre of any problems you are having that are either work related or effect your work, we can then help you come to a satisfactory conclusion or adapt your work to support your situation
• You will be expected to represent The Learning Support Centre in a professional and service orientated manner. This includes adhering to our stringent policies including those on confidentiality and safeguarding
• Actively managing personal development in agreement with the Manager
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required by The Learning Support Centre Ltd

Qualifications and Training

A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification such as:

• Psychology including Autism
• Counselling including Autism
• Child psychology including Autism
• Special Education including Autism
• Master of Arts /Education (MA /MEd) in Education
• (Autism or Special Educational Needs and Disability

Teaching qualification (e.g. Full PGCE/Cert Ed)

National Autistic Society (NAS) one-day face to face courses

delivered by individual attendance at an NAS organised

course or in-house by NAS tutors in:

• Autism and SPELL in higher education

Or approved CPD by DfE.

Essential if not studied or if does not hold a relevant postgrad qualification

Experience

• Able to assess learner’s needs and devise an appropriate Individual Learning Plan
• Understandsthe needs, objectives and constraints of those in other disciplines andfunctions.

Benefits of working for The Learning Support Centre

• Access to our latest communication hub with live updates on our collaboration and productivity.
• Working with an innovative and Award winning Company

In Person Specialist Autism and ADHD Study Skills Tutor