Specific Learning Differences Tutor

Part time, annualised contract: 14 hours per week over 40 weeks (approx. September – May), equivalent of 0.31FTE 

Open-ended (permanent) 

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity to support disabled students to participate fully and succeed in their chosen courses of study. Your key role will be to provide specialist study skills support, advice and guidance to students with specific learning differences and neurodiverse conditions that impact their studies.

Your skills and attributes for success

We are looking for an experienced SpLD Tutor to join our Team. You will be an enthusiastic, motivated and empathetic individual with relevant experience to be able to support students with specific learning differences and neurodiverse conditions at the University of Edinburgh.

• Educated to degree level in a professional relevant subject (e.g., Health, Inclusive Education, Neurodiversity)
• Must hold SpLD qualification (preferably with Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) accreditation)
• Substantial knowledge of issues affecting students with neurodiverse conditions including AD(H)D, dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia undertaking studies in higher education. 
• Working knowledge of equality legislation and good practice including GDPR 
• IT literate
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Organisational skills: ability to manage priorities, workload and deliver case notes and funding body paperwork timeously.
• Ability to remain calm and professional within a busy and, at times, challenging environment

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