Specialist Study Skills Tutor

Randstad Student & Worker Support; St Andrews; Híbrido; GBP 39.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Total Flexibility

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Perks & Support

Descripción de la vacante

Randstad Student Support in Scotland is recruiting Specialist Study Skills Support Workers to deliver tailored, one-to-one academic support to university and college students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) across Scotland. This hybrid role combines online delivery with essential face-to-face sessions on local campuses to suit student needs and your schedule.

As a Specialist Study Skills Support Worker, you will provide individualised learning support to foster confidence and

Formación

• Membership with BDA, ADSHE, Dyslexia Guild or PATOSS is required for Scotland-funded SAAS/DSA support.
• Proven experience supporting individuals with SpLDs in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Strong caseload management and commitment to confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver one-to-one academic support to foster confidence and independence.
• Help students develop organisation, time management and study strategies.
• Guide students in research, writing, referencing and critical analysis.

Conocimientos

SpLD support

Communication

Caseload management

Descripción del empleo

Are you an experienced educator or specialist looking to empower higher education students in your spare time?

Randstad Student Support is recruiting qualified Specialist Study Skills Support Workers to deliver tailored, one-to-one academic support to university and college students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) across Scotland.

This hybrid role offers exceptional flexibility, combining online delivery with essential face-to-face sessions on local campuses to suit student needs.

About the Role

As a Specialist Study Skills Support Worker, you will deliver individualised learning support designed to foster confidence and long-term academic independence. You will work with students to:

• Develop Academic Independence: Assist with organisation, time management, and personalized action plans.
• Enhance Learning Strategies: Help students leverage their unique strengths and adapt tailored study methods.
• Strengthen Research & Writing: Guide students in source critical analysis, proper referencing, academic comprehension, and structured writing techniques.

Key Requirements

To provide support funded via SAAS / Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) in Scotland, candidates must hold an eligible professional membership level with one of the following recognized bodies:

• British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
• Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education (ADSHE)
• Dyslexia Guild
• Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS)

Note: Roles are strictly compliant with national DSA quality assurance frameworks.

Desirable Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience supporting individuals with SpLDs in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Strong caseload management, reliability, and commitment to confidentiality.

Why Join Randstad?

• Total Flexibility: Set your own schedule around existing commitments.
• Competitive Pay: £28/hr + £3.38/hr accrued holiday pay via PAYE with weekly payouts.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to workplace pension, paid leave (maternity/paternity/sick), CPD/e-learning courses, and an Employee Assistance Helpline.
• Perks & Support: Streamlined online timesheets, collaborative best-practice meetings, employee discount hub, and an uncapped 'Refer a Friend' scheme.

"Randstad allows me total freedom and creativity in how I work, while keeping a great work-life balance." - Current Support Worker