Academic Support Tutor - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Aston University

Aston University

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Aston University is renowned for improving the lifelong prospects and progression of hard-working students who aspire to develop professional careers and contribute to their communities.

Its close and established links with business, the public sector and the professions support career-focused degree programmes which are inspiring, challenging and constantly updated to equip students with essential work-related skills and experiences.

Aston is a leading university for graduate employment success, and it was the first university to include integrated placement years as standard in its degree programmes.

It is also one of the most diverse universities in the UK.

Aston University's mission is to be the UK's leading university for students aspiring to succeed in business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver local and global impact.

Everything we do at Aston is focused around impacting upon our city, our region and our society.

We believe that people create change, and we want to educate and inspire the generations that will change the world around us and it is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Aston University as we work towards our emerging _Aston 2030_ strategy.

The Disability & Academic Support team is part of the Student Welfare Directorate, which has expanded over the past twelve months as it looks to further develop and enhance its student support functions.

We are a dedicated team with a reputation for seeing the holistic needs of students and are passionate about embedding disability inclusion practices across the University.

Our team is highly student-focussed and our students value our proactive approach, knowledge, integrity and the quality that we deliver.

About the role

As Academic Support Tutor, you will teach a range of specialist study skills and learning strategies to students with dyslexia/Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs) both one-to-one and in small groups.

Working alongside Disability Advisors in the team you will carry out a thorough review of diagnostic assessment reports in order to plan appropriate support, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues across the Student Welfare directorate, the Learning Development Centre, Library Services and the wider University.

About you

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Level 5 Diploma for Teaching Learners with Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Barriers to Literacy (formerly Level 5 Certificate for Teachers of Learners with Dyslexia/ Specific Learning Difficulties)

Indepth understanding and experience of working with a diverse student population ideally within FE or HE, but not essential
The confidence to tutor and inspire students during their studies, guiding their development and success
Attention to detail in service delivery, communications and working collaboratively and positively with others.

We aim to have a multicultural team to reflect the University's student population, and welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities.