Study Skills Tutor - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Unitemps

Unitemps
Unitemps
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 days ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Unitemps are recruiting for a qualified Specialist 1-2-1 Study Skills Tutor to work with students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), mainly Dyslexia, across Universities in the Birmingham area.

The successful Specialist 1-2-1 Study Skills Tutor will provide expertise in the area of language and study skills to help students to develop learning strategies to improve their studies.

Experience working in a similar setting with students with SpLD is essential.

An ability to be sensitive to students' needs and having an interest in and understanding of additional support needs is also very important
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Tutors provide one to one assistance to students and work with an Individual Learning Plan which is bespoke to each individual student.

An emphasis is placed on encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop their skills. Specialist 1-2-1 Study Skills Tutor are facilitators, they shouldn't act as advocates or mentors.


Please note that this is not a full time position and the number of hours for this role can vary from 1-20 per week dependent on student requirements

Main duties and responsibilities

  • To provide one to one Specialist 121 Study Skills tuition to students with SpLD enabling them to develop within higher education.
  • To provide bespoke sessions according to the needs of the individual student.
  • To deliver study skills tuition according to Unitemps guidelines and code of conduct.
  • A flexible approach to working hours is required.
  • Ability to manage paperwork effectively, i.e. completing timesheets and record of sessions
  • You will be expected to represent Unitemps in a professional manner, including adhering to both Unitemps and the universities policies regarding confidentiality and safeguarding

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

  • Able to assess learner's needs and devise an appropriate learning plans.
  • Understands the needs, objectives and constraints of students. This includes recognising barriers to learning for students with SpLD
  • Must have professional membership of
    :PATOSS (full or associate membership)
    BDA (full professional membership)
    ADSHE (professional membership)
    Dyslexia Guild (member, associate or fellow membership)

Job Types:
Temporary contract, Temp to perm


Salary:
£35.00 per hour


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location
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