At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with study skills for higher education, including time management and essay planning.
- Company: Clear Links Support, a leader in disability support and education.
- Benefits: Earn £30 per hour plus holiday pay, enjoy flexible hours and free training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to promoting inclusivity and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in study skills support and membership in relevant professional bodies required.
Clear Links Support is recruiting for One-to-One Study Skills Specialists to support students with a Specific Learning Difference (SpLD) studying in Edinburgh and Sunderland.
The Role
You will be working with students to provide strategies to develop the study skills required when studying in higher education. This can include developing skills in time management, essay planning and studying online, as well as strategies to develop students' memory, organisation and referencing skills.
Pay: £30 per hour plus £3.62 holiday pay per hour.
We offer:
- Flexible working hours to suit your availability
- Competitive hourly pay rate, plus holiday pay per hour (£3.62 for this role)
- Continuous Professional Development allowance
- Free CPD accredited online training on relevant topics
- Workplace pension scheme
- A dedicated team of office staff and a single point of contact to support you in the role
Requirements
Applicants must be available to provide in-person support at either University of Edinburgh or University of Sunderland. We expect work to be available from September 2025. Applicants should have membership (full or associate level) of at least one of these professional bodies: PATOSS, BDA, PASSHE, The Dyslexia Guild. It is desirable that applicants have experience in a similar role within the last five years. Applicants should also have an understanding of the impact of disabilities in the further/higher education context. Applicants must be able to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. By the start of employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, a background check under the PVG Scheme for work in Scotland, as well as other applicable pre-employment checks.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and are positive about the employment of disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised vacancy will be contacted to discuss their application further. If you may need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please indicate this on the application form. We will contact you to find out how we can best support you if your application is progressed. If you require this job advert or the application form in a different format please contact us on supportallocation@clear-links.co.uk. We aim to process applications within 7 working days but during busy periods this may take longer.
Study Skills Specialist (SpLD) in Sunderland employer: CLEAR CONTENT LIMITED
Clear Links Support is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our One-to-One Specialist Mentors. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team is well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with disabilities and mental health conditions. Located in vibrant Edinburgh and Sunderland, our culture promotes collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to thrive in their careers while contributing to the well-being of others.
