Specialist Study Skills Support Tutor (Autism and SpLD) ) - Derby, DE22 1GB
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About the College/Department
The Registry support all aspects of the student journey, right from initial enquiry and application, all the way through to final award and student completion. We strive to provide an outstanding service to all our users and to be thought leaders in our fields of expertise, developing research informed practise. Registry teams work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver a high-performance culture that promotes wellbeing, diversity and opportunity for all, supporting excellent student experience.
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.
About the Role
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.
Actual hours and days will be described in a ‘Schedule of Work’.
Anticipated interview date: Thursday 19th March 2026
About You
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. The ideal candidate will have strong oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarise complex, detailed, or specialist information for diverse audiences.
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!
Please note mandatory qualifications and professional body memberships are defined by the Department for Education for this role:
Benefits
* 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
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Sarah Jones, Disability Service Manager via
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via
Important Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit our website for more information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.
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Closing Date: 09 Mar 2026
Area: Operational Support
Salary: £25.52 per hour plus time and a half for each hour of student contact