Specialist One to One Study Skills Tutors provide highly specialist, specifically tailored, one to one support which helps students address the barriers to learning created by a Specific Learning Difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia (SpLD). We are currently recruiting for Study Skills Tutors in Durham! Key Duties and Responsibilities: To support students to manage the barriers to learning that arise due to an SpLD To create an individual learning plan for each student that determines how you will work together over the academic year To consider the student's needs and plan a strategy of support with the student. To work at a high level of competence with students, who may have complex needs, enabling them to engage meaningfully with the institution and their studies To maintain appropriate boundaries with the student, by defining the purpose and confines of the Specialist One to One Study Skills role. Establish appropriate modes and times of communication, observing the student's preferred method of communication. To assist students in developing independent learning strategies to enable them to overcome difficulties encountered as a result of dyslexia, dyspraxia or other SpLDs. This will include coaching in some or all of the following areas: literacy skills including spelling, grammar, comprehension and reading techniques organisation and time management skills study skills techniques including mind mapping, memory and, concentration techniques lecture preparation and note-taking techniques, assignment planning, essay writing and research method skills, revision and exam techniques computational and basic mathematical skills To work with the student to identify and devise strategies to deal with disability related difficulties but not to provide subject-specific tuition To encourage students to make full use of any assistive technology provided by the DSA To maintain a professional relationship with the student To act in the best interests of students at all times whilst also working within the policies and procedures of the University To ensure student confidentiality, professionalism and respect is maintained at all times Knowledge, Experience and Skills: Essential: Degree or equivalent qualification Knowledge of, and experience within a Higher Education setting Previous experience of one-to-one tuition with adults and/or children with specific learning difficulties Knowledge of the barriers SpLD's may present in higher education Tutoring literacy, comprehension and study skills techniques Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to work independently Commitment to principles of equality of opportunity Understanding of confidentiality issues and role boundaries Have awareness of Safeguarding and be suitable to work with learners 16 Full or associate membership to PATOSS, BDA, ADSHE, or Dyslexia Guild