INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY
Student Support Tutor (Ref. No. A1009)
Full Time/Permanent/Aberdeen City Campus
Salary: £40,076.43 - £43,206.01 per annum
We are seeking two motivated and committed Student Support Tutors to join our Student Support Team. Reporting to the Student Support Manager, you will work as part of the Student Advice and Support Team, delivering high quality, student centered support services to students at the college.
Student Support Tutors work closely with curriculum colleagues to help ensure learners are able to engage successfully with their studies. The role involves providing wellbeing and learning support, carrying out support needs assessments, alternative assessment arrangements and contributing to inclusive and trauma informed approaches that reduce barriers to learning. You will also support learners with employability, progression, and transitions at key points in their learning journey. Working within establish procedures, you will help identify reasonable adjustments and support strategies that promote independence, dignity and positive outcomes.
You should be qualified to HNC/SVQ Level III and hold a PDA in Strategies to Facilitate Inclusiveness in Learning and Work at SCQF level 9 (or willingness to work towards this qualification).
Previous experience of delivering learning support within adult education and of working with students in a variety of settings is essential.
The closing date for applications will be Wednesday 21 st January 2026 with interviews planned for Thursday 29th January 2026.
Interested? Want to know more?
For more information on this vacancy please visit our My Job Scotland website page on
email jobs@nescol.ac.uk, or call People Services on 01224 612244 (voicemail).
North East Scotland College is an Equal Opportunities college welcoming applications from a diverse background. Most posts within North East Scotland College are classed as regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate for a role identified as regulated work will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
The Individual
PERSON SPECIFICATION
(all criteria are essential)
QUALIFICATIONS
1. An HNC/SVQ Level III qualification (SCQF Level 7) or equivalent
2. PDA in Strategies to facilitate Inclusiveness in Learning and Work at SCQF level 9 (appropriate elements of) (or willingness to work towards this qualification).
3. Evidence of continuing professional development
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Experience of supporting students through a support related process
2. Experience of delivering learning support within adult education
3. Experience of working with students in a variety of settings
4. Experience of new technology to enhance the learning experience
5. Experience of presenting information
SKILLS
1. Oral and written communication skills
2. Numeracy skills
3. Able to work on own initiative and without supervision
4. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Team working skills
6. IT literacy
PERSONAL QUALITIES
1. Self-motivated with a can do attitude
2. Committed to people development
3. Committed to customer service and quality improvement
4. Ability to relate to people
5. Able to develop positive working relationships
6. Able to remain calm under pressure
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
2. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
3. Able to travel to other locations as required