Study Skills Tutor (ASC)

Impact Student Support Partners; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Workplace pension

CPD and online training events

Peer-to-peer networking sessions

Dedicated point of contact

Job summary

Impact Student Partners is seeking Study Skills Tutors (ASC) to support students with autism in and around Leeds. The role offers online and in-person hybrid support, with a competitive hourly rate and flexible scheduling.

The successful applicant will hold a University degree and teaching qualifications, plus autism training such as NAS Modules or Spectrum First. A cover letter should specify qualifications and training held.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• Please state teaching qualifications in the Cover Letter.
• Autism training such as NAS Modules and Spectrum First is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understanding assignment expectations and help students grasp complex questions.
• Structure essays and coursework into logical arguments.
• Manage academic reading and notetaking.
• Support executive functioning for coursework (planning, time management).
• Assist with academic writing and exam preparations.
• Interpret questions and utilize reasonable adjustments for assessments.

Skills

Study skills coaching

Academic writing support

Notetaking support

Education

University degree

Teaching qualifications / professional body membership (PGCE, QTS, AFHEA, Cert Ed, DELTA, BDA, PASSHE, PATOSS, ADSHE, Dyslexia Guild)

Autism training (NAS Modules, Optymum, Onyx, Spectrum First)

Job description

Impact Student Partners is a Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Provider that specialises in supporting students with disabilities including SpLD's, Mental Health Conditions and Neurodiversity. We partner with Higher Education institutions such as Universities and Colleges across the UK.

The role:

We are currently recruiting for Study Skills Tutors (ASC) based in and around Leeds that can offer a hybrid approach to supporting students with Autism – this means you must be able to provide both online and in-person support.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding assignment expectations – helping students to understand ambiguous or complex questions and breaking them down
• Structuring essays and coursework – developing logical essay plans and organising ideas into clear arguments
• Managing academic reading
• Executive functioning for coursework – realistically blocking, estimating and managing time
• Academic writing skills
• Notetaking and process information
• Support for exams and assessments – interpretation of questions and structuring responses, as well as utilising reasonable adjustments

Experience and qualifications:

• A University degree
• Teaching qualification such as PGCE, QTS, AFHEA, Cert Ed, DELTA or a relevant professional body membership with BDA, PASSHE, PATOSS, ADSHE or Dyslexia Guild
• Training in Autism such as the NAS Modules; Optymum Student Support Training; Onyx Student Support Training; Spectrum First Training.
• Please write in the Cover Letter which teaching qualifications and autism training you hold.

Pay and benefits:

You will be employed on a temporary basis and can choose to support as many students as you wish. The role is very flexible and we offer a competitive hourly rate.

• £35 per hour + £4.22 holiday pay (£39.22 per hour rolled up)
• Workplace pension scheme
• CPD and online training events
• Peer-to-peer networking sessions
• Dedicated point of contact
• Flexible working patterns

About us:

We are a growing NMH provider, passionate about what we do, but with a clear purpose – to help students maximise their potential. Our approach is personalised from the outset, ensuring every student receives tailored support aligned to their individual needs. We partner with students, professional support workers, and Universities to provide high quality services