Specialist Tutor (TTO, x2 positions available)

About the role

Are you passionate about empowering students to reach their full academic potential? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist Study Skills Tutor to provide tailored one-to-one teaching and support our students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLD), Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and medical disabilities.
To ensure DSA compliance we would especially welcome applications from colleagues who hold SpLD qualifications and are eligible for professional membership of the following organisations: PATOSS, BDA, ADSHE, DG e.g..
In this vital role, you will help all learners to develop practical strategies to overcome barriers to learning, enhancing skills in memory, organisation, communication, and self-management. You will design individual learning programmes, deliver targeted support that promotes independence, and collaborate with academic, and support colleagues to foster an inclusive and accessible learning environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ educational and professional journeys while contributing to the continued excellence of our Additional Learning Support service.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for all students and staff. This position is required to undertake regulated activity and therefore is subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. Further information on BU’s safeguarding policies on safeguarding vulnerable groups can be found online.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit 

About the department

Student Services is made up of a variety of different departments, all of whom provide a wide range of support to our students. Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to reach their full potential by ensuring that their personal and social needs are met, and that they are well placed to make the most of their future career prospects through skills support and careers development. Every individual is different, and we understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to bolster creativity and innovation.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.