Specialist Study Skills Tutor SpLD Autistic Spectrum Conditions

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Be part of the holistic student experience at the University of Plymouth in the Disability Services team in the Academic Registry directorate. The role sits within the Student Advice team which is part of the Student Services department. Through this team, we are streamlining access to student advice and support, delivering a service that allows students to receive specialist advice and skills from one team both online and on campus. You will be responsible for delivering customer focused, integrated, effective and progressive Specialist Study Skills for students in receipt of Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA), or for students identified as requiring equivalent support, working closely with the Specialist Study Skills team. The specialist study skills are tailored to individual requirements and designed to recognise and develop skills, and facilitate independent learning. You will have experience of delivering dyslexia/SpLD/ASC support to students in higher education and the ability to work co-jointly with students from across all subject areas to encourage them to take responsibility for their own learning. You will also need to be able to provide advice and guidance to students with SpLDs and ASC and understand the physical, mental and emotion challenges they may face. You must be a holder of an OCR level 5 or 7 (SpLD) qualification and an up-to-date certificate in the current NAS core modules. You will also have experience of working as a specialist SpLD tutor with post-16 and/or higher education students. You must also have quality assurance with either ADSHE or PATOSS, BDA or Dyslexia Guild and be, at least, an Associate Member of ADSHE. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Debbie Fuge / Claire Chinnock by email at **** / ****. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 19th September 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a part-time position working 25.9 hour per week on a fixed-term basis until 31st August 2023 due to business demand. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£32,348 £35,333 pro rata per annum - Grade 6
Package:
Part-time, Fixed-term
Contractual hours:
25.9
Basis:
PT Temporary Parttime All Year ]]>
The role sits within the Student Advice team which is part of the Student Services department. Through this team, we are streamlining access to student advice and support, delivering a service that allows students
to receive specialist advice and skills from one team both online and on campus.
You will be responsible for delivering customer focused, integrated, effective and progressive Specialist Study Skills for students in receipt of Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA), or for students identified as requiring equivalent support, working closely with the Specialist Study Skills team. The specialist study skills are tailored to individual requirements and designed to recognise and develop skills, and facilitate independent learning.
You will have experience of delivering dyslexia/SpLD/ASC support to students in higher education and the ability to work co-jointly with students from across all subject areas to encourage them to take responsibility for their own learning. You will also need to be able to provide advice and guidance to students with SpLDs and ASC and understand the physical, mental and emotion challenges they may face. You must be a holder of an OCR level 5 or 7 (SpLD) qualification and an up-to-date certificate in the current NAS core modules. You will also have experience of working as a specialist SpLD tutor with post-16 and/or higher education students. You must also have quality assurance with either ADSHE or PATOSS, BDA or Dyslexia Guild and be, at least, an Associate Member of ADSHE.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Debbie Fuge / Claire Chinnock by email at ****
/ ****
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 19
th
September 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a part-time position working 25.9 hour per week on a fixed-term basis until 31
st
August 2023 due to business demand.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT
Job Description
A8981
£32,348 £35,333 pro rata per annum - Grade 6
32348
32348
35333
Professional/Support Services
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Part-time, Fixed-term
25.9
PT Temporary Parttime All Year
Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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