2324101-R3 - Specialist Study Skills Tutor

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Inclusion
Location:  Wrexham
Salary:  £32,982 to £38,205 per annum, pro rata
Closing Date:  Thursday 18 January 2024
Reference:  2324101-R3

Full Time, Term Time only (40 weeks per year)

1 Year Fixed Term

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wrexham University to join our Inclusion Services Team as a Specialist Study Skills Tutor. 

In this role, you will be expected to deliver high quality specialist, non-subject specific individually tailored study skills tuition to students who have Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), mental health conditions, autistic spectrum conditions, long-term health conditions and physical and sensory impairments who are registered with the University Inclusion Service. 

You will support students to develop a range of study skills strategies including organisational skills in order for them to manage their time and workload effectively. You will also support other strategies including memory, reading, note-taking, essay planning, exam revision skills and any other appropriate approaches. Our aim is to promote an inclusive learning environment, enabling students to study independently and reach their potential.

You will also contribute to the creation of resources and delivery of awareness training on good practice in supporting students who have Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) or other neurodivergent conditions to University academic and professional support staff

The successful candidate must be educated to Degree level or equivalent, with a recognised Dyslexia/SpLD related qualification and meet the specific qualifications/ and professional body membership requirements of the Department for Education Disabled Students Allowances (DSA) and Non-Medical Help (NMH) framework to deliver DSA specialist support.  This includes full Professional Membership of either PATOSS, BDA, ADSHE or Associate Dyslexia Guild Membership. It is desirable that the successful candidate speaks Welsh, however this is not essential.

If you would like to know more about the role or would like an informal chat, please contact Sarah Roberts (Inclusion Manager). Email: [email protected]

Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements, please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments you may need.  

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

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