Study Skills Tutor (SpLD) - Higher Education - Mid Kent College (Self-Employed)

Beacon Support Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

CPD programme with regular training

Autonomy to manage own caseload

Professional team and peer support

Resources access

Job summary

Beacon Support Ltd. is recruiting Specialist One-to-One Study Skills and Strategy Support Tutors to work with Higher Education students on a self-employed basis. The role offers flexible hours and the chance to make a real difference to students’ educational experiences.

Compensation is £36 per hour with a thorough induction, CPD opportunities, and access to a supportive team and resources. Applicants may be asked to meet with students face-to-face and should be able to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with specific learning differences, ideally in higher or further education.
• Educated to degree level.
• Must hold professional membership with PATOSS, BDA, ADSHE or Dyslexia Guild.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one study skills support for HE students.
• Work with an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) to develop learning strategies.
• Help students become independent learners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Learning strategies

Organizational skills

Reliability

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

HE/FE teaching experience

Job description

Study Skills Tutor (SpLD) - Higher Education - Mid Kent College (Self-Employed)

Beacon Support Ltd. are recruiting Specialist One-to-One Study Skills and Strategy Support Tutors to work with Higher Education students. The position offers flexible hours to work around you, whilst helping to make a difference to students’ educational experiences.

• £36 per hour,
• Thorough induction training and staff development
• A dynamic CPD programme with regular training events, including ADHD and ASC training
• Autonomy to manage own case load whilst still having ready access to a support manager
• Being part of a professional and caring team for joined up working
• Access to resources and peer support

We have students with specific learning differences (SpLDs) including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD and ASC, who require one to one support with their higher education studies. Tutors work with an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and act as facilitators to help students develop learning strategies that will improve their study skills and enable them to become independent learners.

Requirements:

Experience in working with individuals with specific learning differences, ideally in higher or further education.

Educated to degree level

This is a specialist role, therefore you must hold a professional membership with one of the following professional bodies: PATOSS, BDA, ADSHE or Dyslexia Guild.

Applicants must be willing to meet with students on a face-to-face basis if this is a request for their support provision.

Whilst we are seeking candidates for the region outlined in the advert, we are also recruiting nationally. Therefore, any applications from candidates outside of the advertised region are encouraged and will be considered for other opportunities.

Further skills/requirements include:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to identify different strategies that enable students to build on their learning strengths
• Excellent organisational skills
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to maintain a confidential and professional working relationship

As Beacon Support regularly recruit, applicants' information will be kept on file so that we can contact potential candidates about other opportunities arising during the year.

Beacon Support Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

Collection of any personal data from your application will be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We ask for personal information from job applicants to assist with our recruitment process. Personal information will be collected from CVs submitted and may be held on manual or computer systems. Requested data is job-related only and used to screen candidates and judge their suitability to progress to interview by staff responsible for recruitment within our company only. Candidates considered for interview will be contacted within 30 days. If you are unsuccessful, your data will be held on file for the duration of the current academic year whilst opportunities arise, at which point we will delete your data unless you request otherwise. Requests about accessing personal data held and deletion or amendment will be responded to within one month.

Bachelor's (required) HE or FE teaching/tutoring: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: PATOSS, BDA, ADSHE or Dyslexia Guild membership (required)