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Applications are now open for the Kathleen Hickey Teaching Scholarship!

Submitted by mpearson on

To mark the 50th anniversary of Dyslexia Action, we are delighted to announce the launch of the Kathleen Hickey Teaching Scholarship. We are passionate about providing training for teachers, teaching assistants and tutors. We would like to reach out to individuals who have financial limitations, but who also feel that with this specialist training, they might become exceptional educational providers in their own settings.

 Kathleen Hickey was Dyslexia Action’s first Director of Studies in 1972, and her multisensory language programme has provided an essential building block for what is now the esteemed Dyslexia Action Literacy Programme (DALP), a key component of our Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties (DIST).

We are looking for applicants who…

• Demonstrate a passion for those with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) dyslexia and literacy
• Are able to explain how the scholarship funding will impact yourself and others
• Meet the course entry requirements

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Our winner of the Kathleen Hickey Scholarship - Melissa Whitley!

Submitted by mpearson on

To mark the 50th anniversary of Dyslexia Action, we were delighted to announce the launch of the Kathleen Hickey Teaching Scholarship. Named after one of our founders, the Kathleen Teaching Hickey Scholarship was created to offer one place on our Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties.  We were absolutely delighted to receive numerous applications. Thank you to everyone that applied, after a long decision-making process, the scholarship was awarded to Melissa Whitley! Here's what she had to say:

"I have taught children with literacy difficulties for many years. I’m very lucky, it’s a wonderful way to spend my day. While researching literacy problems, it became apparent that there is a lack of specialist training for teachers within schools and frustrated parents were at a loss with how to help their children. With this in mind I‘ve been determined to find out more. It really saddens me to hear about adults who have struggled through school, not realising that their problems were due to dyslexia and probably could have been helped with a better understanding of how to teach them. I’m so thankful to be given this opportunity. I’m hoping that by completing this course I can help children fulfil their potential, improve their life chances and ultimately their happiness."

Thank you, Melissa, we wish you luck and every success on the course!

Level 7 Assessor or APC holder vacancy

Submitted by jtrisnan on

Learning2Succeed is looking for a Level 7 SpLD assessor who is either in-training, newly qualified, or an APC holder, to work part-time (hours to be negotiated) in a mutually supportive environment, as a self-employed associate. The successful candidate would be undertaking remote online diagnostic assessments using WJ-IV and K-TEA or online tutoring of secondary students. Further in-person diagnostic work is available, if convenient. This is usually in the Chesterfield area, but Learning2Succeed also sees clients from Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Bedfordshire.

The business currently covers the following areas:

·         Diagnostic assessment of dyslexia in all ages,

·         Educational diagnosis of dyspraxia and ADHD in adults

·         Tutoring school age students with dyslexia

·         Access Arrangements for GCSE and GCE examinations

·         Specialist Study Skills for university students

·         Specialist Mentoring for university students

Learning2Succeed is currently expanding into the following areas:

·         Specialist Study Skills for Autistic learners at university

·         Specialist Mentoring for Autistic learners at university

The successful candidate will be provided with client referrals, all necessary test materials, assistance in test administration, mentoring in the assessment and report writing process, a proof-reading service, self-employment business mentoring, as well as administration support as required. The opportunity to become a business partner responsible for the tuition of school age children and the diagnosis of dyslexia will be made available to the right candidate. 

  

Please contact Learning2succeed through the website learning2succeed.co.uk or by email caren.learning2succeed@gmail.com 


City of London Sinfonia

Submitted by jtrisnan on

City of London Sinfonia concert presents Divergent Sounds on 14 May at 4pm and 7pm. The concert explores the experiences and identities of neuro-divergent people through music in a new piece by composer Amble Skuse.
This is a fully accessible event, they we have quiet rooms available for those who need them as well as a sign language interpreter.
Tickets are pay what you can and start from £1. They can be booked via the Southbank Centre website. In order to get a £1 ticket, you just need to click on a seat on the seating map and then the £1 ticket option will appear.
It would be wonderful if you could help us share this with anyone you think might be interested in joining us.
 

Any further queries should be directed to gneuditschko@cls.co.uk or 0207-621-2800.

Part Time Job Vacancy – Specialist Literacy Teacher and Assessor to work in London schools

Submitted by jbeechey on

We are a growing team of specialist literacy teachers working in schools mainly in the borough of Lambeth.  The majority of our work is in primary settings but we also work in some secondary schools. We are looking to expand our team from September. 

The role is a part-time position, (between 1-3 days - negotiable) and would be for one year in the first instance but may be extended beyond that. It is a teaching and assessing role, so teachers must hold the relevant qualifications – a Level 7 or above in SpLD (dyslexia), a current Assessment Practicing Certificate (APC), and a teaching qualification (QTS).  We may also consider a qualified teacher with a Level 5 for a teaching-only position.  The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the primary age range. 

If you are interested in finding out more about the role, then please send an expression of interest in the first instance, as well as your CV to: info@accesstoliteracy.co.uk

(Anita Janjua and Alix Mumford, Directors - Access to Literacy Ltd (A2L)

Vacancies for SpLD Assessors

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Associate SpLD Assessor (Self-Employed Contractor) for Lexxic

Lexxic are leaders in empowering neurodiversity in the workplace and beyond. It is our vision to create a world where all minds belong.

We are looking for qualified and experienced specialist assessors to conduct full diagnostic assessments for adults and young people to identify dyslexia and co-occurring specific learning difficulties (SpLDs). We welcome applications from assessors in any part of the UK. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held via the Teams video conferencing platform.

Contract: Self-employed

Location: UK/Remote

Pay rate: £305 per assessment

Professional qualifications and role-specific requirements:

·Dyslexia qualification Level 7 SpLD or equivalent.

·Hold a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)

·Professional indemnity insurance

·Valid ICO Certificate

·Enhanced DBS Certificate.

 

Knowledge and experience:

·Conducting specialist diagnostic assessments for adults and/or young people in higher education (HE).

·Assessing remotely via video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom.

Competencies:

·Excellent interpersonal skills, a caring professional manner and ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

·Demonstrate a good working knowledge of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Safeguarding legislation.

 

For further details about the job please click here: BambooHR

To apply for the role/s, please upload your CV and personal statement here: BambooHR

Dyslexia and Driving study - call for participants

Submitted by jbeechey on

This study aims to gather information from a lexical decision gamified task, a driving simulator task, and an eye-tracking task. It is based in Taylor Building, at Nottingham-Trent University (address below). We are focusing on both, dyslexic and typical drivers, holding a full driving license for manual cars. Participants will be guided by a researcher in charge throughout all the process, and their data will be completely anonymous. They will be explained everything in the beginning and will have to check a box in the computer where they will insert their demographic data to give us consent about participating in the whole experiment. Upon completing the experiment (about 90-100 minutes in total), they will be rewarded with a £20 Amazon discount voucher. 

This is the link to volunteer for the experiment: 

https://form.jotform.com/231854712693361

We have very few time slots for now (there will be more in the near future), so it will work in a first-come-first-served basis. If there are no more slots available, feel free to leave your email in the form, or to write to lorena.arnal@ntu.ac.uk, and we will send you notice as soon as more time slots are available. 

Address where the experiment is taking place: Taylor Building, 5LP, Chaucer St, Nottingham.
 

If you have any doubts or questions, please, do not hesitate to contact the Principal Investigator of this project, Dr. Lorena Arnal, at lorena.arnal@ntu.ac.uk. If you need to talk to Dr. Arnal's supervisor, please contact Prof. David Crundall at david.crundall@ntu.ac.uk. We will be happy to help!

Study Skills Tutor Vacancies (Randstad)

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Do you have experience in supporting students with their study skills? Are you looking for a flexible position that offers a good work / life balance? This role could be for you...

As a study skills tutor you will be supporting students who have learning difficulties.

Responsibilities:
As a Study skills tutor you will be expected to:
- Provide tailored one-to-one support with students you have been assigned to based on their specific learning difficulties
- Assist students with organisational skills such as, time management, creating action plans to work towards deadlines
- Help with their research skills by assisting them to access ranges of resources
- Provide help with writing skills, how to structure their work
- Encourage students to build on existing strengths so they are able to develop on their independence
- Behave in a confidential and professional manner at all time with students
- Work closely with Randstad and ensure any concerns regarding students are communicated immediately

Requirements:
You would need to have one of the following memberships with The Dyslexia Guild:
a) Associate of The Dyslexia Guild (ADG)
b) Associate FE/HE of The Dyslexia Guild (ADG FE/HE)
c) Member of The Dyslexia Guild (MDG)
d) Fellow of The Dyslexia Guild (FDG)

Benefits of being a SpLD tutor with Randstad:

- £31.38 per hour (£28 basic rate per hour plus holiday accrual)
- 'Refer-a-Friend' scheme where you could have a chance of earning £300 in vouchers!
- E-Learning & CPD
- A dedicated, professional and friendly consultant to guide you through your journey with Randstad
- Useful video tutorials on how to use our system
- Flexible working role, hours that suit you and managing your own caseload
- Hapi App - discounts and benefits on 100's of companies

Desirable
- Organisational skills - to be able to manage your workload of multiple students to support
- Be reliable and punctual at all times when having sessions with students
- Accurate spelling and grammar skills

- Understandable and patient when working with students
- Have an understanding on how to use platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc
- Eager and willing to support students
- Be empathetic and adaptive - understanding how each student is different

Successful applicants will be invited to take part in an interview to discuss suitability for the
role.

If you are interested in this position, we are recruiting for study skills tutors across the UK.
Please submit a copy of your CV to georgia.atkinson@randstad.co.uk

Randstad Student & Worker Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Student & Worker Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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