Specialist Study Skills Tutor SpLD and ASC (0 hours)

About The University Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible, student-focused professional to work as part of the Inclusive Student Support Services’ Specialist Study Skills team. The post holder will be required to provide one-to-one specialist tuition to students with SpLDs, ASC, AD(H)D, mental health conditions, medical conditions, and other support needs, as part of the non-medical-helper team. Specialist one-to-one support focuses on helping students to develop study skills and strategies to work effectively in a higher education context in the presence of their condition. This support should be tailored to a student’s individual needs, and support workers delivering this role should set out clear goals and timescales for achieving these goals. The role requires an independent, enthusiastic, and suitably qualified professional who is able to deliver effective and integrated support to students. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. We have an under-representation of women and ethnic minority colleagues in academia and would particularly encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit. Welsh Language Skills The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon), and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please, etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1-hour course. The University is a proud bilingual institution; our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted. Additional Information Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter. A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.

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