Specialist Autism Study Skills Support

About Impact Student Partners

Impact Student Partners is a specialist Non-Medical Help (NMH) provider supporting students in Higher Education through Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). We work in partnership with universities and colleges across the UK to provide high-quality support for students with mental health conditions, neurodivergence, specific learning differences, long term health conditions, and other disabilities.

Our mission is simple: to empower students to overcome barriers, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their academic potential.

We believe exceptional support starts with truly understanding the individual. By taking the time to get to know each student's unique circumstances, strengths, challenges, goals, and preferences, we are able to provide genuinely personalised, one-to-one support that reflects their specific needs. This tailored approach helps students build sustainable strategies, develop confidence, and achieve meaningful progress throughout their university journey.

About the Role

Specialist Study Skills Tutors (ASC) support autistic students in Higher Education to develop the skills, strategies, and confidence required to become successful and independent learners.

Students with ASC can experience barriers relating to organisation, time management, executive functioning, attention, communication, sensory processing, adapting to change, managing workloads, and navigating the academic and social demands of university life. Through tailored, one-to-one support, you will help students identify these barriers and develop practical strategies to overcome them.

The purpose of the role is to provide highly specialised study skills support that enables students to maximise their strengths, develop independence, and achieve their academic goals. Support is always personalised to the individual student and may include areas such as planning and organisation, attention and concentration strategies, managing larger assignments, academic reading and writing techniques, memory strategies, revision techniques, problem-solving, and effective use of assistive technology.

Every student is different, and no two support plans are the same. A key part of the role involves building a strong professional relationship with students, understanding how their autism impacts their learning experience, and developing tailored approaches that support their individual learning preferences and goals.

Specialist Study Skills support is not subject-specific. However, students' course materials may be used as a framework through which learning strategies and study skills are developed.

Pay and Benefits

• £39.00 per hour (including £4.22 per hour holiday pay, rolled-up rate), workplace pension scheme, CPD and training opportunities, peer networking and mentoring opportunities, and a dedicated consultant and ongoing support

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver Specialist Study Skills (ASC) sessions in accordance with DSA guidance and Impact Student Partners' quality standards.
• Develop tailored support strategies based on each student's Needs Assessment Report, learning profile, strengths, challenges, and agreed outcomes.
• Build positive and effective professional relationships that encourage confidence, engagement, and independence.

Support students with:

Organisation, planning, and prioritising workloads.

Time management and meeting academic deadlines.

Executive functioning skills.

Developing effective study routines and learning strategies.

Attention, concentration, and focus.

Managing larger projects and assignments.

Academic reading and note-taking techniques.

Academic writing and structuring work.

Revision and exam preparation.

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Building confidence and self-advocacy skills.

Developing independence and resilience in Higher Education.

Effective use of assistive technology and learning tools where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate and timely records, including session reports and support documentation.
• Identify and appropriately escalate safeguarding or wellbeing concerns in line with company procedures.
• Represent Impact Student Partners in a professional manner and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in supervision, training, peer networking sessions, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• Any degree in addition to a recognised teaching qualification and comprehensive training in adult autism.
• A degree relevant to Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in addition to a recognised teaching qualification and the National Autistic Society (NAS) Autism and Girls online course.
• A Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Autism, Asperger's, or Critical Disability Studies focusing on autism, in addition to a recognised teaching qualification and the National Autistic Society (NAS) Autism and Girls online course.
• A Master of Arts (MA), Master of Education (MEd), or Doctorate (PhD) in Education, Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), or Critical Disability Studies focusing on autism, in addition to a recognised teaching qualification and the National Autistic Society (NAS) Autism and Girls online course.

Recognised teaching qualifications include:

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE/PgCertEd)

PGCE in Primary Education

PGCE in Post-Primary Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE)

Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)

Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Diploma in Education and Training (DET)

Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (PGCTLHE)

Associate Membership of the Dyslexia Guild (ADG)

PgCert, PgDip, or MA in Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

The required comprehensive training in adult autism may include recognised pathways such as those provided by the National Autistic Society (NAS) or Optimum Student Support.

Applicants must also:

• Be able to provide both online and face-to-face support.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work independently while managing their own workload.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
• Be committed to inclusive practice and equal opportunities in education.
• Have a strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition and its impact on learning within Higher Education.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting autistic students within Higher Education.
• Experience delivering Specialist Study Skills support through Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).
• Knowledge of neurodiversity-affirming approaches to learning support.
• Understanding of executive functioning difficulties and strategies to support them.
• Strong understanding of how autism can impact academic performance and student wellbeing.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to provide empathetic, non-judgemental, and student-centred support.
• Experience delivering support online using virtual platforms.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and learning support tools.
• A commitment to promoting equal opportunities in education.

Why Join Impact Student Partners?

At Impact Student Partners, we know that effective student support is not about applying a standard approach. It is about understanding the individual behind the referral.

We are committed to delivering support that is genuinely personalised, taking the time to understand each student's unique strengths, challenges, aspirations, and preferred ways of learning. By building meaningful professional relationships and providing tailored, one-to-one interventions, our Specialist Study Skills Tutors help students overcome barriers, develop effective learning strategies, increase confidence, and achieve lasting academic success.

Join Impact Student Partners and help transform students' university experiences through meaningful, personalised support that enables them to thrive academically, maximise their potential, and develop the skills and confidence to succeed both at university and throughout their future careers.