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Access Support Team 

Access Tutor Recruitment 

2026/2027 

The Access Support Service at TU Dublin is recruiting for hourly paid Access Tutors for the 2026/2027 academic year.  This service supports Access Students throughout their undergraduate study at TU Dublin. The Access Support Service is one of many support services under the Student Services & Well-being structure at TU Dublin. 

Access students are students who are under 23 years of age, who enter TU Dublin through one of four Access entry routes (HEAR, Access TU Dublin, QQI Access TU Dublin, & Access Foundation Programme [AFP]).  

To find out more about the Access Support Service please follow this link Access Support | TU Dublin.. 

Our work is aligned under a National Policy on widening participation.  You can find the National Access Plan by following this link National Access Plan 2022-2028 | Policy | Higher Education Authority. 

Role Description 

The role of the Access Tutor is focused on providing one to one or group tuition support (academic grinds) to Access Students across a broad range of modules across all faculties: 

• Arts & Humanities 

• Science & Health 

• Engineering & Build Environment  

• Business 

• Computing, Digital & Data 

The successful candidate will demonstrate ability to provide high quality tutoring support to Access Students across TU Dublin campuses.   

This role will involve a deep understanding of widening participation work and the importance of equity in Access Students academic journeys.  

To get some further information on Access and our work, please follow this link https://www.tudublin.ie/for-students/student-services-and-support/access-support/access-support-at-a-glance/. 

Principal Accountabilities   

• Support the Access team in providing a dedicated pool of Tutors with a range of expertise across modules in  all facilities. 

• Be proactive in your communications to assigned students to deliver relevant module support. 

• Deliver tutoring sessions that are well planned and organised in advance. 

• Contribute to creating an inclusive learning environment. Be open to supporting students with learning  differences. 

• Attend all necessary training provided by the Access Support Team.   
• • Complete all mandatory training as required by all TU Dublin employees. Submit pay claims in a timely manner in accordance with the Access Support team schedules.  
    

    Person Specification 

    The ideal candidate will:    

    • A first- or second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised degree awarding authority  or an approved equivalent qualification (essential) 
    • Be available to work at least 2 hours per week during 2026/27 (essential)   
    • Understand the challenges faced by students from socio-economically (essential)  
    • Level 9 (Masters) Qualification (desirable) 
    • Understand the challenges faced by students with disabilities (desirable) 
    • Have experience tutoring 3rd level students (desirable)   
    • Be committed to promoting equity in education and supporting students from diverse socioeconomic  backgrounds (desirable)   
    • Demonstrates strong organisational, time management and communication skills (desirable)    

    Salary 

    The appointee will be required to submit a part-time claim form for hours worked in each pay cycle. 

    Payment will be monthly, and the appointee will be paid at the tutor/senior demonstrator rate.   

    Eligibility to Compete 

    Eligibility to compete is open to candidates who are citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. The EEA comprises member states of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Other candidates may be eligible to compete subject to their having an appropriate work permit for the nature and duration of the position. 

    Terms & Conditions of Employment 

    Allocation of paid hours to tutors will be dependent on students requiring academic support. Students are provided a maximum 8 hrs tuition per module; these are typically delivered in online or in-person sessions (one to one) lasting 1 hour or 1.5 hours max per session.  

    A full statement of terms and conditions of employment will be given to the successful applicant in accordance with the Terms of Employment (Information) Acts 1994 and 2001.  

    Application Process 

    If you are interested in applying, please complete this form by 12 noon on Friday 1st May 2026. 

    Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified in mid-May 2026 to advise them of the date of their interview.  Interviews will take place in early June (3rd & 4th June 2026). 

    Successful candidates must:  

    • Be available to attend a tutor induction session at the start of the role – Last week of September 2026. 
    • Be open to continuous professional development and willing to upskill where necessary.   
    • Undergo Garda Vetting as part of the selection process.  

  For queries please contact:  

  access.supports@tudublin.ie