Academic Support Worker - Study Skills Tutor ASC

Randstad; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is seeking a part-time Study Skills Tutor to assist autistic students at Bishop Grosseteste University. The role involves providing personalized learning support, developing individual learning plans, and accommodating student preferences through hybrid sessions. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and relevant training, with flexible working hours and a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive hourly rate

Access to free CPD/eLearning resources

Workplace pension scheme

Standard benefits: maternity, paternity, adoption, sick leave

Refer a friend scheme with unlimited earning potential

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and relevant autism support training required.
• Candidates must hold at least an undergraduate degree and a teaching qualification.
• Extensive training in supporting autistic adults is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support and academic guidance to students.
• Develop tailored individual learning plans.
• Encourage students to become independent learners.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to identify and build on students' learning strengths

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in creating individual learning plans

Experience with research methods and referencing styles

Ability to foster independence and self-advocacy

Experience managing a caseload of students

Education

Undergraduate degree (Level 6)

Teaching qualification

National Autistic Society Modules

Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education

Job description

Bishop Grosseteste University

Part-time Study Skills Tutor ASC

GBP 28 per hour plus holiday pay

Randstad Student Support is recruiting Specialist-one-to-one Study Skills Support Workers to assist autistic students at Bishop Grosseteste University (Lincoln).

The role is hybrid, requiring candidates to travel to the university or college and conduct both in-person and online sessions to accommodate student preferences.

As a Specialist-one-to-one Study Skills Support Worker, your responsibilities include providing learning support and academic guidance, developing tailored individual learning plans, and encouraging students to become independent learners.

Skills

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
2. Ability to identify and build on students' learning strengths
3. Strong organizational and time management skills
4. Proficiency in creating individual learning plans
5. Experience with research methods and referencing styles
6. Ability to foster independence and self-advocacy
7. Experience managing a caseload of students

Qualifications

This role requires a strong academic background and relevant autism support training. Candidates must meet the following criteria to comply with the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA):

1. Hold at least an undergraduate degree (Level 6)
2. Possess a teaching qualification
3. Complete extensive training in supporting autistic adults, such as:
1. 6 National Autistic Society Modules (non-medical helper package), or
2. The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours to create your own schedule
• Competitive hourly rate: GBP 28 + holiday pay (GBP 3.38 per hour)
• Opportunity to work with the UK's leading provider of non-medical support
• User-friendly online timesheet system
• PAYE contract with weekly payments
• Participation in support worker meetings and best practice sessions
• Access to free CPD/eLearning resources
• Free Employee Assistance Helpline
• Online discounts hub
• Workplace pension scheme
• Standard benefits: maternity, paternity, adoption, sick leave
• Refer a friend scheme with unlimited earning potential

Company Description

Randstad Student Support is a leading provider of non-medical support services for students. We are committed to delivering high-quality, individualized support to help students succeed academically. We value our employees and foster a supportive, collaborative work environment.

If interested, please send your CV.