Specialist one to one Study Skills SS-ASC

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Weekly pay

PAYE contract

Timesheet system

Employee assistance helpline

Refer a friend

Job summary

Randstad Student & Worker Support is seeking a Specialist 1-to-1 Study Skills Support Worker in Lincoln to help autistic students develop independent learning strategies. The role focuses on creating tailored individual learning plans and providing targeted academic guidance within the Disabled Students Allowance framework.

The position offers part-time, flexible hours starting October 2026, with pay of £28 per hour plus £3.38 accrued holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level undergraduate degree required (level 6 minimum).
• Teaching qualification required.
• Extensive training in adult autism required.
• DSA-funded role; adhere to DfE qualification framework.
• Acceptable training routes include National Autistic Society modules or NMH Optimum course.

Responsibilities

• Develop independence and self-directed learning.
• Build on strengths and learning strategies.
• Create organisation and time-management strategies.
• Create action plans to stay on track with studies.
• Build on research skills using diverse sources.
• Distinguish sources and proper use of references.
• Build reading and writing comprehension.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Education

Undergraduate degree (level 6 minimum)

Teaching qualification

Adult autism training (extensive)

Job description

Specialist 1-to-1 Study Skills Support (SS-ASC) | Autism Support |

Location: Lincoln University

Rate of Pay: £28 per hour + £3.38 accrued holiday pay

Contract: Part-time, with flexible hours

Start Date: October 2026 (for the new 2026/2027 Academic Year)

As a Specialist 1-to-1 Study Skills Support Worker, you will provide learning support and academic guidance. This includes creating an individual learning plan that has been tailored to the student's needs and encouraging them to become an independent learner.

As a Specialist 1-to-1 Study Skills Support Worker, you are required to assist students with the below:

• 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

Requirements for the role: As this is a specialist role, you must have the correct qualifications and training. All students you will be supporting are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) meaning all candidates providing this role must adhere to the qualification framework set out by the DfE.

Candidates must be qualified to undergraduate degree level (level 6 as minimum), have a teaching qualification AND have taken extensive training in adult autism.

The extensive training may include:

• 6 National Autistic Society Modules (non medical helper package)

OR

• The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education: Recognising and addressing the barriers through Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Mentoring and Study Skills Strategies.

You can find a list of all accepted training routes (pages 12 - 16)

https://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/media/1987/final-nmh-qualifications-matrix-july2023.pdf

Desirable skills:

• Experience of working with autistic clients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Punctuality and reliability
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to manage a caseload of students

Benefits:

• We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule!
• £28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at £3.38 per hour
• 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 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Refer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals!

We are looking to employ individuals who are really passionate about improving a student's academic journey and strive to provide each student with a high quality level of support.

If you are shortlisted for the role, we will contact you for a short informal chat followed by a formal virtual interview.