At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with study skills, creating tailored learning plans and removing barriers to education.
- Company: Join KEYFORT, a passionate team dedicated to empowering students with specific learning difficulties.
- Benefits: Earn £35 per hour, flexible hours up to 25 per week, and work across multiple universities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your own teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant professional membership and experience working with individuals with Dyslexia.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
Universities Located: Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland. While support may be required at any of these locations, our preference is for successful applicants to be available to work across all three universities. This provides greater flexibility and offers the opportunity to increase your working hours. This will be explored at interview.
Hourly rate or Salary: £35
Contract types: Freelance/Self employed
Hours available: Up to 25 per week. Self-managed, predominantly Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.
Essential Criteria: You must be able to deliver face to face study support. We can potentially look to the provision of remote study support with students at their request, if there is the demand and agreements in place for this delivery method.
What are KEYFORT looking for: KEYFORT work in close partnership with numerous Universities and Further Education Colleges, providing a comprehensive range of academic and community support packages to students. We put the student at the centre of the support they receive, encouraging independence and aiming to fulfil their ambitions and aspirations. We are looking to recruit a passionate, enthusiastic and committed Study Skills Tutors who have specific experience of working with individuals with Dyslexia. You will be providing a high quality, responsive service which aims to remove barriers that prevent students from participating in higher and further education.
What would you be doing in your role: You will be working within the Universities and Further Education Colleges that KEYFORT work in partnership with. An expectation of the role will be creating comprehensive Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and providing support to students as stipulated in the assessment remit. You will be providing a high quality, responsive service which aims to remove barriers that prevent students from participating in higher and further education. To be considered for this position you must be a highly motivated, positive person that will encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop their skills as far as possible. You will provide expertise in the area of study to help students to develop their learning strategies.
The successful applicant must have the relevant qualifications and hold the current memberships. Providers must have professional membership of one of the following:
- The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS) – Full or associate membership
- British Dyslexia Association (BDA) – Full professional membership
- The Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education (ADSHE) – Professional membership
- Dyslexia Guild Associate Member (ADG)
- Associate Member (ADG FE/HE)
- Member (MDG)
- Fellow (FDG)
***Please only apply if you have one of the listed required memberships above***
Who are KEYFORT? We are a team of specialist staff including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Tutors, Clinical Psychologists and Specialist Support Staff. Over the years our expertise and support provision has expanded so that we now work in education, in the community, in employment and in the individual’s own home with their own staff and support team. Each package of care is tailored individually to the person’s needs. We are extremely proud to be able to offer specialised support to adults, children and young people. Our mission statement demonstrates our commitment to the people we support and our employees. “Passionate about working together to provide specialist services. Real people providing real support to make a real difference.” KEYFORT Group Ltd are committed to Safeguarding and protecting Adults and Children.
Freelance Study Skills Tutor (SPLD) – NE universities in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Neuro Partners Ltd trading as KEYFORT
At Keyfort Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering flexible part-time contracts that cater to your lifestyle while providing comprehensive training and ongoing support from our dedicated clinical team. Our inclusive work culture fosters meaningful relationships and personal growth, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of those we support. Located in Carlisle, we not only provide competitive pay and benefits but also create a warm and engaging environment where compassion and dedication are at the heart of what we do.
Contact Details:
Neuro Partners Ltd trading as KEYFORT Recruitment Team
