Overview
Salary £35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Closing Date Sunday 14 June 2026. Reference REG1346526. Permanent role as a Study Support Tutor within Disability Support Services, joining a small team to provide study support to undergraduate and postgraduate students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs).
You will work alongside a small team of Study Support Tutors to provide study support to undergraduate and postgraduate students with SpLDs, including dyslexia, ADHD, DCD / dyspraxia and dyscalculia. You will use student-centred methodologies, in both one-to-one and workshop settings, and collaborate with Disability Advisers, Senior Administrator colleagues and an in-house Support Worker Service.
We welcome applications from everyone and value the varied perspectives and experiences that a diverse team can bring.
What you will do
- Assess the needs of individual students with SpLDs to make recommendations for reasonable adjustments to Academic departments.
- Support students in one-to-one appointments and group events to assist the development of study strategies. Topics may include academic writing, critical and reflective thinking, note taking strategies, organisational skills and examination preparation.
- Liaise with Academic departments to communicate adjustments and advise on complex individual cases, in consultation with the role holder’s line manager.
- Advise students on accessing Disabled Students’ Allowances.
- Keep careful records of actions, agreements and decisions in accordance with procedures.
You will have
- Experience in SpLD study support in an Adult or Higher Education setting.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good IT skills, with knowledge of assistive technology.
- Ability to work appropriately with sensitive information, following established procedures.
Where and how you’ll work
This is a permanent role. Working hours are 29 hours per week in a set pattern of 4 standard working days. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with a blended approach of home and office working in the working week. You will be based at our University Park site and your work may involve working across different campuses.
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days pro rata plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes.
What next
Further information about this role is available in the role profile. We encourage you to apply. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Following short-listing there will be an interview and linked exercise to complete. For questions, contact Kim.Lawson@nottingham.ac.uk. Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Additional details: Job Description/Role Profile.
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