Autism Study Skills Specialist — 1:1 Tutor

Randstad UK; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK seeks a Specialist One to One Study Skills Tutor to support students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in higher education. You will design tailored learning plans and provide coaching to develop study skills, organisation and communication strategies.

You will work with adult learners, maintain professional boundaries, respect confidentiality and uphold university policies while helping students achieve academic goals.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in Higher Education settings.
• Experience in one-to-one tuition or mentoring with ASC.
• Knowledge of barriers ASC may present in higher education.
• Tutoring study skills, executive functioning, and communication techniques.
• Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity.
• Safeguarding awareness and suitability for learners 16+.
• Training for DSA-funded ASC support (e.g., NAS training)

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist one-to-one study skills support for ASC students.
• Create individual learning plans for each student for the academic year.
• Plan strategies of support with the student.
• Help students develop independent learning strategies (organisation, executive functioning, time management).
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Engage with students using preferred communication methods.
• Support in navigating higher education environment and expectations.
• Encourage use of assistive technology provided by the DSA.
• Adhere to university policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

One-to-one tuition

Mentoring

ASC awareness

Executive functioning

Communication techniques

Independence

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Equality of opportunity

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Higher Education setting experience

Job description

Randstad UK seeks a Specialist One to One Study Skills Tutor to support students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in higher education. You will design tailored learning plans and provide coaching to develop study skills, organisation and communication strategies.

You will work with adult learners, maintain professional boundaries, respect confidentiality and uphold university policies while helping students achieve academic goals.