Specialist SpLD Study Skills Tutor

About Impact Student Partners

Impact Student Partners is a specialist Non-Medical Help (NMH) provider supporting students in Higher Education through Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). We work in partnership with universities and colleges across the UK to provide high-quality support for students with mental health conditions, neurodivergence, specific learning differences, long term health conditions, and other disabilities.

Our mission is simple: to empower students to overcome barriers, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their academic potential.

We believe exceptional support starts with truly understanding the individual. By taking the time to get to know each student's unique circumstances, strengths, challenges, goals, and preferences, we are able to provide genuinely personalised, one-to-one support that reflects their specific needs. This tailored approach helps students build sustainable strategies, develop confidence, and achieve meaningful progress throughout their university journey.

About the Role

Specialist Study Skills Tutors support students in Higher Education who have Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD’s) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and related learning differences. We are looking for Tutors who can provide on Campus, face to face support at the University of Chester and remotely.

The purpose of this role is to provide highly specialised, one-to-one academic support that helps students develop the study strategies, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in Higher Education. Through a student-centred and strengths-based approach, you will help students identify barriers to learning, build on their existing strengths, and develop practical techniques that promote independence and academic success.

Every student is different, and no two support plans are the same. A key part of the role involves developing a strong professional relationship with students, understanding their individual learning profiles, study habits, strengths, challenges, and academic goals, and adapting your support accordingly.

As a Specialist Study Skills Tutor, you will empower students to become more confident, independent learners by helping them develop personalised learning strategies that can be applied throughout their academic journey and beyond.

This is not a teaching or proofreading role. Instead, you will focus on equipping students with the tools, strategies, and techniques required to manage their studies effectively and develop as autonomous learners.

Pay and Benefits

 * £39.00 per hour (including £4.22 per hour holiday pay, rolled-up rate), workplace pension scheme, CPD, peer networking and mentoring opportunities, and dedicated consultant and ongoing support

Main Duties and Responsibilities

* Deliver Specialist Study Skills sessions in accordance with DSA guidance and Impact Student Partners' quality standards.

* Develop tailored support strategies based on each student's Needs Assessment Report, individual learning profile, challenges, strengths, and agreed outcomes.

* Build positive and effective professional relationships that encourage confidence, engagement, and independence.

* Support students with:

Developing effective study skills and learning strategies.

Time management, organisation, planning, and prioritising workloads.

Managing deadlines and academic responsibilities.

Creating realistic action plans and study schedules.

Developing research skills and locating appropriate academic resources.

Understanding, evaluating, and referencing academic sources.

Improving reading comprehension and note-taking techniques.

Developing academic writing skills and structuring assignments.

Building critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Developing memory and information processing strategies.

Using assistive technology and learning tools effectively where appropriate.

Building confidence, self-awareness, and independent learning skills.

* Maintain accurate and timely records, including session reports and support documentation.

* Identify and appropriately escalate safeguarding or wellbeing concerns in line with company procedures.

* Represent Impact Student Partners…