Specialist ASC Study Skills Tutor Contract: Flexible hours, term time Please click here to view the Full Job Description, Essential Criteria and Terms and Conditions for this role. Overall purpose of role To provide tuition in study skills to disabled people and people with specific learning differences including Asperger’s and Autism in education or in the work place. To facilitate clients to become independent learners through lifelong learning strategies. To signpost to internal and external services as appropriate. Main duties and responsibilities Provide one to one study skills tuition to clients enabling them to develop independent learning strategies to compensate for their learning difference To be able to adapt approach according to the changing needs of the individual learner you are supporting whilst working within the Learning Support Centre’s Quality Assurance Framework Deliver tuition according to The Learning Support Centre guidelines and code of conduct to ensure tuition is delivered effectively A flexible approach to working hours is required. Occasional travel may also be required. Complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each learner Attend any relevant training or meetings and have the ability to develop existing skills Attend a minimum of two Study Skills meetings each academic year Contribute a minimum of two study skills resources to add to the staff portal each academic year Advise other members of the team as required to support student progress and team development Always be punctual Manage paperwork effectively, i.e. completing time sheets and ILPs accurately and promptly Maintain a high standard of presentation whilst representing The Learning Support Centre If you cannot make a session you must advise The Learning support Centre as soon possible, so that cover can be arranged Confidentiality should be respected to agreed disclosure levels Ensure that clients are happy with the support being provided, any problems must be referred to your manager immediately Inform The Learning Support Centre of any problems you are having that are either work related or effect your work, we can then help you come to a satisfactory conclusion or adapt your work to support your situation You will be expected to represent The Learning Support Centre in a professional and service orientated manner. This includes adhering to our stringent policies including those on confidentiality and safeguarding Actively managing personal development in agreement with the Manager To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required by The Learning Support Centre Ltd Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience Qualifications and Training A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification such as: Autism Studies (BSc) Hons Psychology including Autism Counselling including Autism Child psychology including Autism Special Education including Autism Childhood development including Autism Master of Arts /Education (MA /MEd) in Education (Autism or Special Educational Needs and Disability Teaching qualification (e.g. Full PGCE/Cert Ed) National Autistic Society (NAS) one-day face to face courses delivered by individual attendance at an NAS organised course or in-house by NAS tutors in: Understanding Autism - 7 NAS online training modules Autism and SPELL in higher education Or approved CPD by DfE. Essential if not studied or if does not hold a relevant postgrad qualification Experience Able to assess learner’s needs and devise an appropriate Individual Learning Plan Understands the needs, objectives and constraints of those in other disciplines and functions. Benefits of working for The Learning Support Centre Access to our latest communication hub with live updates on our collaboration and productivity. Working with an innovative and Award winning Company Equal Opportunities The Learning Support Centre is committed to the establishment and maintenance of a culture wherein current and potential employees, regardless of status are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age (subject to normal retirement policies), socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership or non-membership, family circumstance, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction. It seeks to ensure that no one is disadvantaged by application of a rule, condition or requirement which cannot be justified in job-related terms or as a requirement of law. To allow us to put this policy into practice we require you to complete the details when applying for a role with The Learning Support Centre. Please be assured that the details will not be used as part of the shortlisting or selection process. The Learning Support Centre Ltd is Disability Confident and promotes diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, successful applicants will undergo appropriate screening. Details of criminal convictions and offences The post to which you are applying is exempt from the provision of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemption) Order 1975. The Learning Support Centre Ltd may wish to take into account, when considering you for appointment, any criminal convictions that you have had and which it considers to be relevant to the job for which you have applied. You are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions, even those which for other purposes are ‘spent’, under the provision of the Act and in the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in disciplinary action by the Learning Centre that could lead to your dismissal. Please provide details of all criminal convictions when asked in your application.