Student Support Tutor

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Student Support Tutor (Ref. No. A949) 

Full Time/Permanent/Aberdeen City Campus (cover may also be required at other campuses)

Salary: £35,058.10 - £39,944.62 per annum (pay award pending – current offer additional £1.5K per annum)

 

We're looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual to join our Student Support Team!  Reporting to the Student Support Manager, you will be part of the Student Advice and Support Team  providing effective student support services to Students across the region.

Our Student Support Tutors work closely with curriculum colleagues to ensure our learners have the tools they need to successfully navigate their studies.  The team provide wellbeing support, investigate and implement inclusive strategies to support learning, and will support our learners with employability and transitions.

 

You should be qualified to HNC/SVQ Level III and hold  a PDA in Strategies to Facilitate Inclusiveness in Learning and Work at SCQF level 9 (or willingness to work towards this qualification).

 

Previous experience of delivering learning support within adult education and of working with students in a variety of settings is essential.

 

The College encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

 

The closing date for applications will be 3 July 2024.

Person Specification

 

(all criteria are essential)

 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. An HNC/SVQ Level III qualification (SCQF Level 7) or equivalent
2. PDA in Strategies to facilitate Inclusiveness in Learning and Work at SCQF level 9 (appropriate elements of) (or willingness to work towards this qualification).
3. Evidence of continuing professional development

 

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Experience of supporting students through a support related process
2. Experience of delivering learning support within adult education
3. Experience of working with students in a variety of settings
4. Experience of new technology to enhance the learning experience
5. Experience of presenting information

 

SKILLS

1. Oral and written communication skills
2. Numeracy skills
3. Able to work on own initiative and without supervision
4. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Team working skills
6. IT literacy

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Self-motivated with a can do attitude
2. Committed to people development
3. Committed to customer service and quality improvement
4. Ability to relate to people
5. Able to develop positive working relationships
6. Able to remain calm under pressure

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
2. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
3. Able to travel to other locations as required

 

 

June 2024