Dyslexia Tutor

Job Title: Dyslexia Tutor

Locations: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Working Hours:  29.6 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Start Date:  ASAP

About Us:

At Vision West Nottinghamshire College, we prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where our team members can thrive. With opportunities for professional growth and a range of benefits, we strive to foster a positive work culture.

Role Description:

The Dyslexia team supports learners across all college-based provision from entry level to Higher Education.  The ideal candidate should have experience and knowledge of Dyslexia support alongside excellent communication and team working skills.  You will work closely with the Dyslexia Coordinator, advising staff alongside tutoring and supporting learners across the college. In addition, you will have recent, relevant experience delivering support to learners with Dyslexia and hold a recognised Teaching qualification

Responsibilities:

• To deliver targeted support aimed at improving achievements in academic and vocational courses
• To carry out Dyslexia screening following referrals from the Dyslexia Co-ordinator and complete all relevant paperwork for quality monitoring and audit purposes
• To support/tutor a specified number of learners per week relative to the contracted hours and agreed with the Dyslexia Co-ordinator
• To perform any administration tasks as required within your role as deemed necessary
• Motivate and inspire individual learners and groups to exceed their expectations and goals. Ensure learners produce the highest level of work and are empowered to take ownership of their studies to achieve desired outcomes
• To clearly determine learner starting points and report progress to the Dyslexia Coordinator on a half termly basis
• To maintain awareness of current tutoring practice and to develop best practice in learning; teaching and assessment by supporting on programme at specified times agreed with the Dyslexia Coordinator

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised Teaching Qualification
• English and Maths level 2
• Dyslexia Qualifications – desirable
• Enhanced DBS

Personal Qualities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners.
• Flexible, professional, and positive approach to work.

Application Process:

If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and meet the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply now

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Contact Information:

eparkinsonvision-ts.co.uk

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