Specialist One to One Study Skills Support

Randstad Student & Worker Support; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension Scheme

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Adoption leave

Sick leave

Weekly pay via time sheets

CPD / eLearning included

Support Worker meetings

Discounts hub

Refer a Friend program

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is recruiting a Specialist Study Skills Mentor (DSA-Funded) for the University of St Andrews. You will deliver tailored study skills guidance, helping students develop independence and effective learning strategies in a flexible, PAYE role.

Ideal candidates hold an Undergraduate Degree (Level 6) with relevant experience and will adhere to the DfE framework. The role offers weekly pay and full employee benefits, including pension and leave entitlements.

Qualifications

• DSA funded role aligned with DfE qualification framework.
• Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum) with relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist one-to-one study skills support to students.
• Develop individual learning plans tailored to student needs.
• Help students build independence, organisation and time management skills.
• Support research skills, including identifying sources and correct referencing.
• Improve reading and writing comprehension.

Education

Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum)

Job description

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

University of St Andrews

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).

An Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum) along with relevant experience is a must.

• 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.