Non Medical Helper - Specialist Study Skills Tutor (SpLDs and/or ASC)

Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider, universities partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking Specialist Study Skills Tutors to support the academic progress of students at both Falmouth University and University of Exeter (Cornwall campuses).

 

This role involves providing study skills support to students with various and sometimes complex conditions including Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD and Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs). As part of this role, you will offer one-to-one study skills support to a caseload of students, encouraging them to use and reflect upon a range of strategies and assistive technology tools with a view to promoting autonomy and independence.

 

An important additional aspect of the work is efficient use of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems to communicate, book appointments and record sessions with students.

 

This role is campus-based, but you may be required to work with students online when this is their preference.

As well as experience in working professionally with adults or young people in a teaching role, you will have membership of a professional body and qualifications as recognised within the “DfE Mandatory Criteria” for Specialist study skills tutors (document available to download from Mandatory Qualifications (The details of accepted professional membership bodies are on pp 12 to 17).

 

We are particularly interested in hearing from study skills tutors who are qualified and experienced in supporting students with both autism and SpLDs, but we also welcome applications from tutors who are qualified and experienced in either area individually.

 

Qualifications and requirements:

 

The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning   Difficulties (PATOSS)

 

The British Dyslexia Association (BDA)

 

Professional Association of Specific Learning Difference Specialists in Higher Education (PASSHE), formerly known as (ADSHE)

 

The Dyslexia Guild (DG)

 

 

You will be a confident and competent IT user with experience of using CRMs and applications such as Microsoft Office. You will also have a good knowledge of using and incorporating Assistive Technology (AT) within the study skills session.

 

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.

 

This post is offered on a casual hourly paid basis, but we are particularly interested in hearing from people who could offer a minimum of 10 to 12 contact hours per week during term time.

 

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to successfully undertake an Enhanced with Regulated Activity DBS check.

 

If you have any questions about this role before applying, please email [email protected] for an informal discussion. 

 

The closing date for the position is Monday 20 October 2025.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October 2025.