Specialist One to One Study Skills

TipTopJob; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is hiring Specialist Study Skills Support Workers in Preston to assist students with specific learning difficulties. This hybrid role involves providing in-person and online support while developing personalized learning plans to encourage student independence. Membership in recognized professional bodies is mandatory, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to online timesheet system

Support worker meetings

Free CPD/e-learning

Employee Assistance Helpline

Online discounts hub

Workplace pension scheme

Entitlements to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave

Referral scheme for unlimited referrals

Qualifications

• Hold membership with a recognized professional body for supporting students with SpLDs.
• Experience working directly with clients with specific learning difficulties.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Offer tailored learning support and academic guidance to students.
• Develop individual learning plans promoting student independence.
• Facilitate both in-person and online support sessions flexibly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Membership with British Dyslexia Association (BDA)

Membership of The Association of Dyslexia (ADSHE)

Membership of Dyslexia Guild

Membership of The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS)

Job description

Randstad Student Support is recruiting for Specialist:one:to:one Study Skills Support Workers to assist students with specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) at Universities and Colleges in Preston.

This role begins at the start of the new academic year (from 1st September 2025) and is fully hybrid. Candidates must be able to travel to the university or college and provide both in-person and online support sessions flexibly to accommodate student preferences.

As a Specialist:one:to:one Study Skills Support Worker, you will offer tailored learning support and academic guidance, developing individual learning plans that promote independence.

You will support students to:

• Develop independence
• Enhance strengths and learning strategies
• Organize time effectively
• Create action plans to stay on track
• Improve research skills using diverse sources
• Identify appropriate sources and referencing
• Build comprehension in reading and writing

While working for Randstad, you should consider individual student needs and address concerns promptly. Professionalism and confidentiality are essential, with all relevant information shared with Randstad to ensure quality support.

Requirements for the Role

Applicants must hold membership with one of the following professional bodies, as all students supported are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), requiring adherence to the DfE qualification framework:

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

Membership levels required are detailed on pages 17 of the linked list.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with clients with SpLDs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to support students' strengths while maintaining confidentiality
• Punctuality and reliability
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to manage a caseload

Benefits of Working with Randstad

• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
• £28 per hour plus holiday pay (£3.38/hour)
• Access to online timesheet system for quicker approvals
• PAYE contract with weekly payments
• Support worker meetings and best practice sessions
• Free CPD/e-learning included
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Online discounts hub
• Workplace pension scheme
• Entitlements to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• Referral scheme with unlimited successful referrals

Join our team and make a difference in students' academic journeys!