Specialist Study Skills Support Tutor (Autism and SpLD)

The Registry supports the whole student journey, from initial enquiry and admission through to final award and beyond. We work as an integrated, student-focused service, using our expertise, insight and technology to deliver excellent services and support student success. Our teams work collaboratively across the University, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture that promotes wellbeing, development and opportunity for all.

About Student Services

Student Services at the University of Derby is committed to providing the best possible support services to our students, to enhance the student experience, to help students achieve their full potential and to meet the strategic aims of the University. These services are central to the student experience they are visible, seamless, effective and tailored to the needs of our student community. As part of this commitment, a transformational programme of work is underway in Student Services to ensure that the support we deliver not only meets the needs of our students but also enables delivery of a vision for a developmental and collaborative model of student services that supports a transformational educational experience for students., As a Specialist Study Skills Tutor (SpLD and Autism) you will work with individual students in the development of bespoke strategies to support independent learning and self-management to address barriers to learning created by their disability. You will provide study skills support that will assist students to develop the academic and organisational skills to manage their course and workload effectively. You will empower the student to manage difficulties that their disability has on their capacity to achieve their academic potential.

We are looking for an individual with experience of providing study skills support on an individual basis to support students with a Specific Learning Difference or Autism. You will have experience interpreting diagnostic assessment reports to develop effective teaching interventions, delivering one-to-one tuition and group-based support, and using specialist assistive software to enhance student outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to explain complex information clearly and confidently deliver training or workshops to groups. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, are required, as is an understanding of the diverse needs of a student population. You will be a collaborative and adaptable individual, able to work sensitively across disciplines while demonstrating excellent literacy skills to support teaching and learning.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on adult learners and have the skills to support their individual needs, we encourage you to apply!

Annual leave accrual

Local Government Pension Scheme

Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers

Discounted onsite gym

A flexible working environment

A commitment to personal and professional development