Theorise Ltd specialises exclusively in the provision of high-quality Non-Medical Personal Help (NMPH) support services to colleges and universities across Scotland.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist student support services including Study Skills Tutoring, Mental Health Mentoring, Autism Mentoring, Note-Taking, Proof-Reading, In-Class Support and Examination Support Staff through both online and face-to-face delivery models.
Our support staff work closely with students to promote confidence, independence and academic progression throughout their studies, while helping institutions deliver accessible and inclusive learning environments.
Theorise has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, student-centred support services alongside industry-leading staff pay and retention.
Despite our continued growth, we remain committed to providing a personalised, professional and responsive service tailored to the needs of each institution and student.
In the 2025/2026 academic year, Theorise continued its expansion as Scotland’s largest provider of specialist student support services, supporting well over 3,400 students across more than 60 institutions throughout Scotland.
Theorise understands the importance of delivering reliable, high-quality support services that meet the individual needs of both students and institutions.
Further and higher education can present significant challenges for students requiring additional support, and we are committed to ensuring students are matched with appropriately qualified, professional and trusted support staff who can positively contribute to their academic experience and progression.
Our experienced recruitment and management teams work proactively to identify suitable support staff across Scotland, ensuring students receive support that is both effective and tailored to their individual requirements. Whether supporting a single student or managing larger-scale recruitment requirements, Theorise has extensive experience delivering responsive and flexible support solutions across further and higher education.
We recognise the importance of continuity within student support services and believe consistency plays a significant role in building positive and effective working relationships. Wherever possible, Theorise aims to maintain continuity between students and support staff throughout the duration of a student’s studies.
Unlike many organisations operating within this sector, Theorise combines specialist student support expertise with extensive recruitment experience and operational governance. This enables us to maintain high standards across all aspects of recruitment, compliance, safeguarding and service delivery.
Theorise Ltd is a:
• Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
• Member of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
We are also one of very few SFE/SFW-registered suppliers in Scotland, reflecting the high standards of recruitment, compliance and operational procedures maintained across our organisation.

Theorise believe our expertise and experience distinguish us from other agencies operating in the education sector, and our recruitment process is clear, thorough, and bespoke in order to ensure we attract the highest quality applicants to fill our positions with industry leading pay rates on offer.
Process of organising support
1. Initially we will be contacted directly by the college, university, or student regarding the student's contact information, course title, year of study, and funding information including their authority, type of support, and number of hours available for support. At this stage, if support is for any form of in-class assistance we would be notified of the student's timetable.
2. Theorise will search our current database of available candidates, and should we have someone available immediately that meets our criteria to work this student then we would assign this member of our support team to the student. An assignment form would be provided to this candidate and the student would be contacted by Theorise directly confirming who has been allocated to work with them. Should we not have someone available to work with this student, we would commence our recruitment process.
3. The role would be advertised on our website as well as on several suitable job boards. The Theorise recruitment team will then undertake a thorough review of the applicants’ CVs and covering letter and shortlist the applicants who we feel are best suited for the role.
4. The Theorise recruitment team will carry out an initial telephone screening with the candidate to discuss the role in more depth and briefly discuss their experience within the education sector. Applicants who impress at this stage will be invited to interview.
5. Theorise interview the shortlisted candidates using a thorough process detailing the candidate’s employment history, education, and qualifications relevant to the role. Theorise will ensure we have valid documentation and the necessary PVG checks that are up-to-date for their eligibility to work in the UK and to work with students.
6. Theorise will offer a contract for services to the best candidate, and upon receipt of their paperwork we will notify the college or university of our new support-team member and allocate them to work with the student(s) for whom they were recruited.
If you wish to know more about using our services as a student or as a college and university please click the below.
The below PDFs give a summarised insight on the above which can be useful to pass on to any college, university, or student who may be interested in our services.






4 Redheughs Rigg, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ, United Kingdom
dany@theoriseltd.com 0131 589 2363 Please do not arrive at our office without a prior booking or appointment as we will be unable to accomodate walk-in guests.
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