Specialist One to One Study Skills Support

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

Flexible hours

Job summary

University of Aberdeen is seeking a Specialist One-to-One Study Skills Support Worker. You will empower students with Autism through personalised learning plans and targeted study skills coaching to foster independent learning.

The role requires an Undergraduate Degree (Level 6) and relevant experience, with flexible hours and PAYE benefits including pension and leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree (Level 6) is required with relevant experience.
• Role is DSA-funded; follow the DfE qualification framework.
• Excellent organisation and time-management abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one study skills support and guidance to students.
• Create individual learning plans tailored to each student.
• Help students develop independence and effective study strategies.
• Assist with research skills: evaluating sources and proper referencing.
• Support reading and writing comprehension to improve academic performance.

Skills

One-to-one support

Study coaching

Organisation skills

Research skills

Confidentiality & professionalism

Education

Undergraduate Degree (Level 6)

Relevant experience

Tools

Time sheet system

Job description

Specialist Study Skills Mentor (DSA-Funded) - High-Impact, Flexible Role.

University of Aberdeen

Join Randstad Student Support, the UK's leading provider of non-medical help (NMH) support, and leverage your specialist qualifications to empower university and college students with Autism. This is a rewarding, flexible, and high-paying opportunity to drive academic independence.The Offer: Unrivalled Compensation & Flexibility

• Exceptional Hourly Rate: Earn £28 per hour, plus an additional £3.38 per hour in accrued holiday pay.
• Total Flexibility: Select your own working hours and schedule.
• Reliable Pay: Weekly payment for all approved time sheets via our online time sheet system for quicker student approvals.
• Full Employee Benefits: Engaged on a PAYE contract with entitlement to a Workplace Pension Scheme, and maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.

Your Specialist Role & Key Impact

As a Specialist One-to-One Study Skills Support Worker, you will provide vital academic guidance and create individual learning plans tailored to student needs. Your primary goal is to foster independent learning by supporting students to:

• Develop independence and build on their learning strengths.
• Create essential strategies for organisation and time management.
• Formulate action plans to successfully stay on track with studies.
• Build on crucial research skills, including widening knowledge, distinguishing appropriate sources, and correctly using references.
• Enhance reading and writing comprehension skills.

You are expected to act professionally, maintain confidentiality, and address any student concerns in a timely manner.Mandatory Qualification Requirements

This is a specialist, Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) funded role. Candidates must adhere strictly to the qualification framework set out by the Department for Education (DfE).

Qualification: An Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum) along with relevant experience.

• Free CPD / eLearning included upon registration.
• Access to regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.
• Free Employee Assistance Helpline and access to an online discounts hub.
• Unlimited cap on successful referrals through our "Refer a Friend" scheme.