Specialist SpLD Study Skills Tutor

Impact Student Support Partners; Preston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

CPD

Peer networking

Mentoring opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Impact Student Partners is seeking Specialist Study Skills Tutors to support Higher Education students with Specific Learning Difficulties. You will deliver one-to-one sessions on campus and remotely, helping students build study strategies, confidence, and independence using personalised, strengths-based approaches.

Applicants should hold relevant memberships (PATOSS/BDA/ADSHE) and demonstrate excellent communication. The role includes CPD, supervision, and flexible hybrid working in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must hold professional membership with PATOSS, BDA or ADSHE.
• Dyslexia Guild memberships are beneficial.
• Online and face-to-face support acceptable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing workload.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and equal opportunities in education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Specialist Study Skills sessions per DSA guidance.
• Develop tailored support strategies from Needs Assessment Report.
• Build professional relationships that encourage confidence and independence.
• Support study skills: time management, organisation, planning, writing, and referencing.
• Maintain accurate session records and support documentation.
• Escalate safeguarding or wellbeing concerns per procedures.
• Participate in supervision, training and CPD.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Professional boundaries

Confidentiality

Inclusive practice

SpLD knowledge

Education

PATOSS membership

BDA membership

ADSHE membership

Dyslexia Guild membership

Job description

About Impact Student Partners

Impact Student Partners is a specialist Non-Medical Help (NMH) provider supporting students in Higher Education through Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). We work in partnership with universities and colleges across the UK to provide high-quality support for students with mental health conditions, neurodivergence, specific learning differences, long term health conditions, and other disabilities.

Our mission is simple: to empower students to overcome barriers, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their academic potential.

We believe exceptional support starts with truly understanding the individual. By taking the time to get to know each student's unique circumstances, strengths, challenges, goals, and preferences, we are able to provide genuinely personalised, one-to-one support that reflects their specific needs. This tailored approach helps students build sustainable strategies, develop confidence, and achieve meaningful progress throughout their university journey.

About the Role

Specialist Study Skills Tutors support students in Higher Education who have Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD's) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and related learning differences. We are looking for Tutors who can provide on Campus, face to face support at the University of Lancashire and remotely.

The purpose of this role is to provide highly specialised, one-to-one academic support that helps students develop the study strategies, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in Higher Education. Through a student-centred and strengths-based approach, you will help students identify barriers to learning, build on their existing strengths, and develop practical techniques that promote independence and academic success.

Every student is different, and no two support plans are the same. A key part of the role involves developing a strong professional relationship with students, understanding their individual learning profiles, study habits, strengths, challenges, and academic goals, and adapting your support accordingly.

As a Specialist Study Skills Tutor, you will empower students to become more confident, independent learners by helping them develop personalised learning strategies that can be applied throughout their academic journey and beyond.

This is not a teaching or proofreading role. Instead, you will focus on equipping students with the tools, strategies, and techniques required to manage their studies effectively and develop as autonomous learners.

Pay and Benefits

• £39.00 per hour (including £4.22 per hour holiday pay, rolled-up rate), workplace pension scheme, CPD, peer networking and mentoring opportunities, and dedicated consultant and ongoing support

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver Specialist Study Skills sessions in accordance with DSA guidance and Impact Student Partners' quality standards.
• Develop tailored support strategies based on each student's Needs Assessment Report, individual learning profile, challenges, strengths, and agreed outcomes.
• Build positive and effective professional relationships that encourage confidence, engagement, and independence.
• Support students with:
  • Developing effective study skills and learning strategies.
  • Time management, organisation, planning, and prioritising workloads.
  • Managing deadlines and academic responsibilities.
  • Creating realistic action plans and study schedules.
  • Developing research skills and locating appropriate academic resources.
  • Understanding, evaluating, and referencing academic sources.
  • Improving reading comprehension and note-taking techniques.
  • Developing academic writing skills and structuring assignments.
  • Building critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Developing memory and information processing strategies.
  • Using assistive technology and learning tools effective where appropriate.
  • Building confidence, self‑awareness, and independent learning skills.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including session reports and support documentation.
• Identify and appropriately escalat safeguarding or wellbeing concerns in line with company procedures.
• Represent Impact Student Partners in a professional manner and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in supervision, training, peer networking sessions and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Essential Requirements

Applicants must hold professional membership with at least one of the following organisations at the level specified:

• The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS) - Full or Associate Membership.
• British Dyslexia Association (BDA) - Full Professional Membership.
• The Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education (ADSHE) - Professional Membership.

Dyslexia Guild:

• Associate Member (ADG)
• Associate Member FE/HE (ADG FE/HE)
• Member (MDG)
• Fellow (FDG)

Applicants must also:

• Be able to provide both online and face-to‑face support.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work independently while managing their own workload.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
• Be committed to inclusive practice and equal opportunities in education.
• Have a thorough understanding of Specific Learning Difficulties and their impact on learning within Higher Education.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and related learning differences.
• Experience delivering Specialist Study Skills support funded through Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).
• Strong understanding of academic study skills and learning strategies.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to provide empathetic, non-judgemental, and student-centred support.
• Experience delivering support online using virtual platforms.
• Understanding of assistive technology and learning support tools.
• A commitment to promoting equal opportunities in education.

Why Join Impact Student Partners?

At Impact Student Partners, we know that effective student support is not about applying a standard approach. It is about understanding the individual behind the referral.

We are committed to delivering support that is genuinely personalised, taking the time to understand each student's unique strengths, challenges, aspirations, and preferred ways of learning. By building meaningful professional relationships and providing tailored, one-to-one interventions, our Specialist Study Skills Tutors help students overcome barriers, develop effective learning strategies, increase confidence, and achieve lasting academic success.

Join Impact Student Partners and help transform students' university experiences through meaningful, personalised support that enables them to thrive academically, maximise their potential, and develop the skills and confidence to succeed both at university and throughout their future careers.