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.
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.
DSA Rates Currently, NO VAT is charged:
SpLD Study Skills: £59 per hour
ASD Study Skills: £59 per hour
ASC Mentor: £59 per hour
Specialist Mentor: £59 per hour
Note-Taking:
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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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Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.
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Join our team!
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 relevant experience at hello@aspacetothrive.com
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 willing to be registered.
We offer a decent rate of pay because we believe your role is worthy. 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.
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.
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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.
Faraday Fearnside
Director - Lead Coach & Co-ordinatorFaraday is a Director of A Space to Thrive and a professionally qualified coach, mentor, and tutor with over 15 years of experience in education, coaching, and business, including running a non-profit. She supports students, professionals, business owners, and individuals in building confidence, developing skills, and creating meaningful change through warm, practical, person-centred support. She also has lived experience of being a DSA student at university.
Lead Tutor & MentorJane Smith
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.
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