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Study Skills Tutor (SpLD and/or ASC), Part time/Sessional

University of Roehampton - Disability & Dyslexia Services/Student Support and Success

Location: London, Hybrid
Salary: £49.67 per hour; this rate includes student contact time and annual leave; induction and any training days are paid at the rate of £25.96 per hour, inclusive of annual leave
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 31st October 2024
Closes: 20th November 2024
Job Ref: RU04523

The Disability & Dyslexia Services team at the University of Roehampton is looking to expand our pool of Specialist 1:1 Study Skills Tutors, providing hourly paid support to students. You will need the passion and enthusiasm to enable growth, development and independent learning in our neurodiverse students.

The role of the Study Skills Tutor is to provide specialist 1:1 study skills tuition and support for students diagnosed with:

  • Specific Learning Differences (SpLD), which may include Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyscalculia

and/or

  • Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

This role is ideal for someone who is looking for approximately 12 – 18 hours (over 2 – 3 days) per week during university term-time. Some sessions can be delivered remotely, but you will need to be able to offer at least one day per week on campus for face-to-face support.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Working with students on a one-to-one basis to identify their individual needs and strengths and developing a support programme that will facilitate the growth of independence.
  • Helping students become familiar with University procedures and the range of support mechanisms and assistive technology that are available to them.
  • Liaising with the Dyslexia Co-ordinator about specific student cases, their needs, their academic progress and any wellbeing issues that may need referral.

The successful candidate will have:

  • In-depth knowledge and experience in supporting neurodiverse students and an understanding of the particular demands of study in HE.
  • Up to date membership of a suitable professional body e.g. PATOSS, PASSHE (formally known as ADSHE ), BDA or Dyslexia Guild.
  • A recognised specialist qualification which meets DfE NMH role requirements. (See the job description for full details and ensure you meet the relevant criteria before making your application.)

The rate of pay for Study Skills Tutors is £49.67 per hour. This rate includes student contact time and annual leave. Induction and any training days are paid at the rate of £25.96 per hour, inclusive of annual leave. When required this will be agreed in advance by your line manager.

We are London’s Campus University, based on a beautiful 54-acre parkland campus. This short video will give you a taste of life at our wonderful campus and its excellent facilities.

The postholder may access the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.

Further information can be found on the job description. If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, please click on the ‘Apply’ button, above.

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact:

Jane Pollard on Jane.Pollard@roehampton.ac.uk

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

The closing date for completed applications is: 20 November 2024

It is expected that interviews will be held on: 29 November 2024

To enable us to respond to the market, we may interview before the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to get your application completed.

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