Specialist Study Skills Tutor
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,609 to £39,907 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wrexham, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wrexham University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2526170 |
Summary
15 hours per week, Term Time only (40 weeks per year)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wrexham University to join our Inclusion Services and Disability Support Team as a Specialist Study Skills Tutor.
In this role you will be expected to deliver high quality specialist, non-subject specific individually tailored study skills tuition to students who have Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), mental health conditions, autistic spectrum conditions, long term health conditions and physical and sensory impairments who are registered with the University Inclusion Services and Disability Support team.
You will support students to develop a range of study skills strategies including organisational skills in order for them to manage their time and workload effectively. You will also support other strategies including memory, reading, note-taking, essay planning, exam revision skills and any other appropriate approaches. Our aim is to promote and implement an inclusive learning environment, enabling students to study independently and reach their potential.
You will also contribute to the creation of resources and delivery of awareness training on good practice in supporting students who have Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) or other neurodivergent conditions to University academic and professional support staff.
The successful candidate must be educated to Degree level or equivalent, with a recognised Dyslexia/SpLD related qualification and meet the specific qualifications/ and professional body membership requirements of the DfE Disabled Students Allowances (DSA) and Non-Medical Help (NMH) framework to deliver DSA specialist support. This includes Full Professional Membership of either PATOSS, BDA, ADSHE or Associate Dyslexia Guild Membership.
If you would like to know more about the role, informal enquiries can be made by contacting Sarah Roberts (Head of Inclusion Services and Disability Support). Email: sarah.roberts@wrexham.ac.uk
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wrexham University to join our Inclusion Services and Disability Support Team as a Specialist Study Skills Tutor.
In this role you will be expected to deliver high quality specialist, non-subject specific individually tailored study skills tuition to students who have Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), mental health conditions, autistic spectrum conditions, long term health conditions and physical and sensory impairments who are registered with the University Inclusion Services and Disability Support team.
You will support students to develop a range of study skills strategies including organisational skills in order for them to manage their time and workload effectively. You will also support other strategies including memory, reading, note-taking, essay planning, exam revision skills and any other appropriate approaches. Our aim is to promote and implement an inclusive learning environment, enabling students to study independently and reach their potential.
You will also contribute to the creation of resources and delivery of awareness training on good practice in supporting students who have Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) or other neurodivergent conditions to University academic and professional support staff.
The successful candidate must be educated to Degree level or equivalent, with a recognised Dyslexia/SpLD related qualification and meet the specific qualifications/ and professional body membership requirements of the DfE Disabled Students Allowances (DSA) and Non-Medical Help (NMH) framework to deliver DSA specialist support. This includes Full Professional Membership of either PATOSS, BDA, ADSHE or Associate Dyslexia Guild Membership.
If you would like to know more about the role, informal enquiries can be made by contacting Sarah Roberts (Head of Inclusion Services and Disability Support). Email: sarah.roberts@wrexham.ac.uk
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