Study Support Services
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A Space to Thrive - Study Support Services
In-person and remote options
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Contact us via email: hello@aspacetothrive.com
Study Support Roles:
We offer a range of services, both in person and remotely, to meet our students' needs. We offer both private and DSA-funded study support. Have something else in mind? We'd be happy to work with you to create a custom quote for any privately funded study support.
All our tutors and mentors who deliver DSA-funded support meet the qualification threshold laid out under the SFE guidance. Our lead tutors and mentors have extensive experience in providing DSA support and supporting students with the application process.
Why choose us?
We are student-centred with nearly 18 years of experience in education. We know what works and what doesn’t. This process can be daunting for students and NMH staff, and we are here to make the process easier and more supportive. We are person-centred and student-led! We also pay a good rate to the NMH’s as we belive you are worth it!
DSA Rates Currently, NO VAT is charged:
SpLD Study Skills: £62 per hour (In-person & Remote Video Call)
ASD Study Skills: £62 per hour (In-person & Remote Video Call)
ASC Mentor: £62 per hour (In-person & Remote Video Call)
Specialist Mentor: £62 per hour (In-person & Remote Video Call)
Note-Taking: £28 per hour
We cover universities across the South West, South East and Greater London. We charge £62 per hour due to our experience and to pay our tutors a fair rate. See the full list below.
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SpLD Study Skills is one to one support, which addresses issues students may have in recalling information, range of memory, reading or retaining information, and organisational attention and numeracy difficulties. The aim of the study skills support is to develop students’ academic study skills and independent learning. It is tailored to suit the individual needs of the student within the HE context.
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Specialist AS Study Skills one to one support addresses issues, which students with Autism or Asperger’s may have when studying at HE level. This can include recalling information, range of memory, reading or retaining information, and organisational and attention difficulties. The aim of the study support is to develop students’ skills, promote independent learning and empower the student to manage their own workload.
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Mentors (ASC or MH) provide highly specialist and specifically tailored one to one support for students with mental health difficulties, Autism or Asperger’s, who are studying at HE level. The support helps them to identify various barriers to their learning.
Support include addressing a range of issues, for example, coping with anxiety and stressful situations, dealing with concentration difficulties, managing activities and workload, prioritising workload and deadlines, motivational support and creating a suitable work-life balance.
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Mentors (ASC or MH) provide highly specialist and specifically tailored one to one support for students with mental health difficulties, Autism or Asperger’s, who are studying at HE level. The support helps them to identify various barriers to their learning.
Support include addressing a range of issues, for example, coping with anxiety and stressful situations, dealing with concentration difficulties, managing activities and workload, prioritising workload and deadlines, motivational support and creating a suitable work-life balance.
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If you would like to join us as a tutor or mentor, please get in touch with a CV and the roles that you are interested in as detailed above.
Join our team!
We are looking for Tutors and Mentors to cover the following universities or areas:
South West:
Bristol
UWE Bristol
Bath
University of Exeter
South East
University of Brighton
University of Sussex
University of Southampton
Solent University
University of Portsmouth
University of Bournemouth
Greater London
University College London(UCL)
King’s College London (KCL)
Queen Mary University of London
We are currently looking for practitioners for the roles listed above. Work is on a subcontracting basis and paid at an hourly rate. You will need to be registered as self-employed and have a UTR number, or be willing to be registered.
We offer a decent rate of pay because we believe your role is worthy. The rate of pay for tutors and mentors is £38-£43 per hour, depending on length of service and experience, and you will need to be self-employed. Note-taking is £18 per hour.
Having spent 15 years working in the sector, without a pay rise and at times on very low pay, we understand what our staff are worth. It is also a tough job sometimes, and we expect excellence from our staff!
We are looking for practitioners across the UK for both in-person and remote work. You will be paid for the hours that you work with the students.
It would be beneficial to have experience working with Higher Education students; however, it is not a definitive requirement. We will consider your application if you meet the qualifications threshold.
We will also consider your application if you are able to complete any required qualifications/training before you begin working with students or during your time working with students.
Please note that we operate zero-hour contracts, and work depends on students being allocated to us.
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If you are a coach looking for self-employed work, please email us at coaching@aspacetothrive.com
If you would like to join our team of tutors and mentors on a self-employed basis, please get in touch via email with your CV and cover letter (email) relevant experience at hello@aspacetothrive.com
We are looking for in-person and remote tutors and mentors.
DSA Application Process
Step One
Apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance(DSA) through your Student Finance application by ticking the DSA box. You’ll then complete a DSA1 Slim Form (or a DSA1 Full Form if you’re a postgraduate or self-funding student) and provide the required evidence.
You can also apply later, once you’re at university, by completing the relevant DSA1 form.
Step Two
Once the application has been reviewed, the SFE will email/write with instructions on booking a needs assessment.This may be in person or online via Study Tech or Capita.
It’s helpful to know what support you might need prior to your meeting, so have a think about where you struggle and what challenges you need support with.
Step Three
A needs assessment report (NAR) is sent to you and the SFE. Next, you receive a DSA 2 outlining your NMH providers. Contact the providers to set up your support. Contact details are on the DSA 2.
Read the DSA2 to understand the process. Once you have got in touch, the provider should respond within 10 working days to set up the support.
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Step Four
Meet with your NMH and discuss your needs. The tutor or mentor assigned to you will contact you to book a session. This can be a stressful process, but at A Space To Thrive, we will make every endeavour to ensure it is smooth (as former students, we know how stressful it can be).
We also endeavour to match you with tutors and mentors that meet your needs.
Our Team
If you have any questions or would like more information, please do get in touch.
A Space to Thrive is made up of professionally qualified coaches, mentors, and tutors, some with over 18 years of experience in education, coaching, and business, including running non-profit organisations.
Our key coaches and tutors have supported students, professionals, business owners, and individuals in building confidence, developing skills, and creating meaningful change through warm, practical, person-centred support. Some also have lived experience as DSA students at university.
We are currently recruiting and building our team, so please do get in touch with a CV and a short cover letter.
Thank you!