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    • “The most amazing thing about having a tutor for my son was when he sat and did three quarters of an hour homework by himself, no shouting, no daydreaming and no help from me – and he got most of it correct. His confidence has grown considerably.”

    A grateful mother told us:

    Providing people with the tools and strategies they need to manage dyslexia can have a lasting impact on their education, employment opportunities, and everyday lives.

    Many of the people seeking specialist tutoring support are children and young adults in education. Without the right help, they can become isolated, frustrated, and demoralised when they struggle to keep pace with their peers.

    As a tutor, you have the opportunity to make a real difference. You might help a primary school pupil build confidence and develop essential literacy skills; equip a student with strategies for studying and exams at school, college, or university; or support an adult in overcoming challenges at work or in everyday life. Whatever their stage of life, your support can help individuals with dyslexia achieve their potential and gain greater confidence in their abilities.

    Become a Dyslexia Scotland approved tutor

    Dyslexia Scotland puts people with dyslexia in touch with tutors who can help them.

    As we receive over 400 requests for tutors every year, we are always looking for dyslexia specialist tutors to add to our approved list. We get requests from all over the country, so we welcome applications from potential tutors in every part of Scotland. 

    Prospective tutors should have at least 5 years’ teaching experience (including significant experience of teaching people with dyslexia); or should be able to demonstrate considerable experience of tutoring people with dyslexia.

    We will ask you to:

    • Be a Member of Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme (to work as a self-employed tutor)
    • Complete a Tutor Application Form
    • Produce your original qualification certificates for sighting
    • Provide names and contact details for two referees
    • Attend an informal interview
    • Sign up to Dyslexia Scotland’s Tutor Terms and Conditions
    • Become a Tutor member of Dyslexia Scotland (current fee £30 per year)

    Register your interest

    To register your interest in joining Dyslexia Scotland’s approved tutor list, or to find out more information, please complete our Tutor Recruitment – Application & Further Information Form

    Complete the form