YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

We are looking for an experienced SpLD Tutor to join our Team. You will be an enthusiastic, motivated and empathetic individual with relevant experience to be able to support students with specific learning differences and neurodiverse conditions at the University of Edinburgh.

• Educated to degree level in a professional relevant subject (e.g., Health, Inclusive Education, Neurodiversity)
• Must hold SpLD qualification (preferably with Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA) accreditation)
• Substantial knowledge of issues affecting students with neurodiverse conditions including AD(H)D, dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia undertaking studies in higher education.
• Working knowledge of equality legislation and good practice including GDPR
• IT literate
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Organisational skills: ability to manage priorities, workload and deliver case notes and funding body paperwork timeously.
• Ability to remain calm and professional within a busy and, at times, challenging environment

WORKING DAYS AND HOURS

The position is open to candidates who are looking for part-time, annualised employment of 2 days (14 hours) per week over 40 weeks (approx. September – May), which is the equivalent of 0.31FTE (Full Time Equivalent).
We are looking to meet candidates available for work from 9am to 5pm on campus on a Friday. Currently, the other working day can be worked at home but it may be that in the future, student demand requires you to work both days on campus.

• External applicants: How to Apply – External Candidate system user guide
• Internal applicants : must apply through People & Money Current Jobs tile. How to Apply – UoE Employee system user guid