Study Skills Tutor (SpLD) - Higher Education - Newcastle (Self-Employed)

Beacon Support Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£36 per hour

Induction training

Staff development / CPD programme

Autonomy to manage own caseload

Access to resources and peer support

Professional team

Job summary

Beacon Support Ltd. is recruiting Specialist One-to-One Study Skills and Strategy Support Tutors to work with Higher Education students in Newcastle. The role offers flexible hours to fit around you and involves face-to-face tutoring with an ILP approach to build independent study skills.

Tutors must hold a degree and professional membership with PATOSS, BDA, ADSHE or Dyslexia Guild. Applicants from outside the region are welcome for other opportunities, and induction plus CPD training are

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with specific learning differences.
• Degree level education required.
• Membership with PATOSS, BDA, ADSHE or Dyslexia Guild is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one study skills and strategy support to HE students.
• Develop and monitor an ILP for each learner.
• Meet with students face-to-face when required.
• Maintain professional, confidential records and progress notes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Study Skills Tutor (SpLD) - Higher Education - Newcastle (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

Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to any telephone queries regarding the role.

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.

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