Specialist Study Skills Tutor for Autism Spectrum Condition Sidcup

Specialist Study Skills Tutor (ASC)

Sidcup | Hybrid Working | £40 per Hour

Help Autistic Students Succeed in Higher Education

Phoenix Dyslexia Consulting (PDC) is a specialist disability support provider and social firm supporting disabled and neurodivergent students across the UK. We are seeking a qualified Specialist Study Skills Tutor (ASC) to provide DSA-funded one-to-one support to autistic students through a mixture of online and face-to-face sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one Specialist Study Skills Support.
• Develop personalised learning strategies.
• Support organisation, planning, time management and independent learning.
• Promote confidence, self-advocacy and academic success.
• Maintain records and reports in line with DSA requirements.

DSA Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should meet the requirements for delivering DSA-funded Specialist Study Skills Support and be able to demonstrate:

• A recognised teaching qualification and relevant qualification in Autism, Neurodiversity, SpLD, Education, Learning Support or a related field; or
• A relevant postgraduate qualification; or
• Other qualifications and experience accepted by DSA-funded support providers.
• Experience supporting autistic students or adults.
• Understanding of neurodiversity-affirming practice and reasonable adjustments.
• Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body such as PASSHE, PATOSS, BDA or the Dyslexia Guild.

Essential Professional Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting students within Higher Education, or a strong understanding of the HE environment.
• Understanding of executive functioning, sensory processing and autistic learning profiles.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and professional reports.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and vulnerable adult welfare.
• Good knowledge of GDPR, confidentiality and secure data handling.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Competent IT skills and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of assistive technology and accessible learning approaches.
• Experience supporting students with multiple disabilities or co-occurring conditions.
• Additional qualifications in autism, neurodiversity, coaching, study skills, education or disability support.

Why Work With PDC?

• £40 per hour
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Regular referrals and ongoing opportunities.
• Dedicated administrative support.
• Supportive, practitioner-led organisation.
• Inclusive, positive employer committed to disability equality.

A More Personalised Approach

Unlike larger providers, we carefully match students and support workers based on individual needs, communication styles, academic disciplines, experience and preferences. This helps create effective working relationships and better outcomes for students.

Freelance and Employed Practitioners Welcome

We welcome both self-employed and employed practitioners. Professional insurance support may be available for suitable workers, and PAYE opportunities may also be available, subject to individual circumstances and business needs.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

PDC is proud to be a positive employer and actively encourages applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and those with lived experience of disability.

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