Specialist 1-To-1 Study Skills SPLD (SS SPLD)

Randstad Student Support; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

PAYE contract

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is seeking a Specialist-one-to-one Study Skills Support Worker to assist students at the University of Wolverhampton. The role blends in-person and online sessions, focusing on empowering students to become independent learners.

Applicants should hold memberships with BDA, ADSHE, Dyslexia Guild or PATOSS. The position offers flexible PAYE contracting and a hybrid working arrangement to support diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Requirements include BDA, ADSHE, Dyslexia Guild, and PATOSS memberships.
• Professional credentials are essential for supporting students with specific learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Support students to develop independence and learning strategies.
• Help students build time management and organisation skills.
• Assist with research and source use, including referencing conventions.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards in all interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Education

British Dyslexia Association (BDA)

ADSHE membership

Dyslexia Guild

PATOSS membership

Job description

Location: University of Wolverhampton (Hybrid: In-person & Online)

Pay Rate: £28.00 per hour + £3.38 per hour accrued holiday pay

Contract: Flexible PAYE

Are you a specialist in neurodiversity and academic coaching? Randstad Student Support is looking for skilled SpLD Tutors to provide high-level academic guidance to students at University of Wolverhampton.

This is a hybrid role designed to meet students where they are. You will provide a mix of in-person and online sessions, focusing on empowering students to overcome academic barriers and develop into confident, independent learners.

As a Specialist-one-to-one Study Skills Support Worker, you are required to support students to:

• Develop independence.
• Build on strengths and learning strategies.
• Create strategies around organisation and time management.
• Create action plans to stay on track with studies.
• Build on research skills - widening knowledge by using a variety of sources.
• Distinguish appropriate sources and how to correctly use references
• Build on comprehension skills within reading and writing.

Whilst working for Randstad the needs of individual students should be taken into consideration case by case and you should ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner. It is expected that you would act professionally and maintain confidentiality within your role at all times, sharing all relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best possible service to your students.

Requirements for the role:

• British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
• Professional Membership The Association of Dyslexia (ADSHE)
• Dyslexia Guild
• The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS)

Desirable skills include:

• Experience of working with clients with specific learning difficulties
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship
• Punctuality and reliability
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to manage a caseload of students

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule!
• £28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at £3.38 per hour
• Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support
• Access to an online timesheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals
• Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract
• Weekly payment for all approved timesheets
• Join our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessions
• Free CPD / elearning upon included within the registration
• Free Employee Assistance Helpline
• Access to online discounts hub
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Entitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave
• Refer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals!