Specialist One to One Study Skills Support (SS-ASC)

Randstad UK; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD / e-learning included upon注册ation

Workplace Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Helpline

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Randstad UK, on behalf of Randstad Student Support, is recruiting Specialist One-to-One Study Skills Support Workers to assist university students on the Autism Spectrum. You will deliver tailored learning support and create individual learning plans to foster independence.

We offer unrivalled hourly pay (£28 plus £3.38 holiday pay), weekly PAYE contracting, flexible hours and a supportive package including CPD, pension and employee assistance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Recognised teaching qualification required.
• Extensive training in adult autism required.
• Training routes accepted include NAS NMH modules, Optimum Course, NADP autism training.
• Full list of accepted training routes available on request.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored learning support and guidance to students on the autism spectrum.
• Create individual learning plans to foster independence.
• Support development of organization and time-management strategies.
• Help students improve research skills and referencing.
• Enhance reading and writing comprehension.

Education

Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum)

A recognised Teaching Qualification

Extensive Training in Adult Autism

National Autistic Society Modules (NMH package)

Optimum Training Course (Autism and ADHD in Higher Education)

Autism training provided by NADP

Job description

Specialist One to One Study Skills Support (SS-ASC)

Specialist Study Skills Support Worker (ASC)

University of St Andrew's

Join Randstad Student Support, the UK's leading provider of non-medical help (NMH) support, and use your specialist skills to empower university and college students on the Autism Spectrum. This is a highly rewarding, flexible, and high-impact opportunity to drive academic independence.

The Offer: Unrivalled Compensation & Flexibility

We are recruiting for dedicated Specialist One-to-One Study Skills Support Workers to deliver vital academic support.

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 PAYE Contract

: You will be engaged on a Pay As You Earn (PAYE) contract with weekly payment for all approved timesheets.

Your Impact: Driving Student Independence

As a Specialist Support Worker, you will provide tailored learning support and academic guidance, including creating an individual learning plan to encourage students to become independent learners.

You will support students to:

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

Mandatory Specialist Qualification Requirements (DSA-Funded)

This is a specialist role, funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). Candidates must strictly adhere to the qualification framework set out by the Department for Education (DfE).2

You MUST possess the following three qualifications as a minimum:

• An Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum).
• A recognised Teaching Qualification.
• Extensive Training in Adult Autism.

Accepted extensive training routes include:

• The 6 National Autistic Society Modules (Non-Medical Helper package).
• 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).
• Autism training provided by the National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP).
• A full list of accepted training routes (pages 12 - 16) is available
• here

Comprehensive Benefits with Randstad

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a robust support package:

• Professional Development: Free CPD / e-learning included upon registration and access to regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.
• Well-being & Security: Entitlement to a Workplace Pension Scheme, Free Employee Assistance Helpline, and entitlements for maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
• Efficiency & Perks: Online timesheet system for quicker student approvals, access to an online discounts hub, and an unlimited cap on our successful "Refer a Friend" scheme.