Specialist Study Skills Tutor

Job Description

About Us

Student and Registry Services is one of UCL’s largest professional service divisions, supporting 50,000 students, 160,000 applicants, academic departments, and staff to deliver a high-quality student experience.

Within this, Student Support and Wellbeing (SSWS) provides advice, information, and welfare support for all students, including dedicated services for disability, mental health, and neurodiversity. The team works to ensure that disabled and neurodivergent students can thrive and succeed at UCL.
Student Support and Wellbeing at UCL

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Specialist Study Skills Tutor to provide one-to-one and group academic support for students with specific learning differences (Spades) and/or neurodivergence.

In this role, you will:

Help remove study-related barriers through tailored strategies.

Enable students to develop independent learning skills and reach their full potential.

Contribute to Spelt provision at UCL, including creating resources, running workshops, and supporting the implementation of Department for Education (DfES) requirements.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role in the first instance.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong knowledge of Specific Learning Differences in higher education and how they affect students.

Experience delivering one-to-one tuition and monitoring learning outcomes.

Understanding of co-occurring challenges (e.g. mental health) and familiarity with assistive technologies and specialist software.

The ability to work sensitively with students with a wide range of disabilities, tailoring support to individual needs.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong time management and the ability to priorities effectively.

What We Offer

UCL provides a competitive benefits package, including:

41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days).

Option to purchase up to 5 additional annual leave days.

Defined benefit CARE pension scheme.

Cycle-to-work and season ticket loan schemes.

Immigration and relocation support (where applicable).

On-site nursery and gym.

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.

Employee Assistance Programme (Staff Support Service).

Discounted private medical insurance.

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, UCL is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and diverse community. We particularly welcome applications from:

Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates.

Disabled people.

LGBTQI+ candidates.

Women (for senior Grade 9 and 10 roles).