SpLD Tutor

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Flexibility

Pay £28/hr

Pension

Paid leave

CPD/e-learning

Assistance Helpline

Job summary

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 blends online delivery with essential face-to-face sessions on local campuses, offering exceptional flexibility around student needs and existing commitments.

Qualifications

• Must hold eligible professional membership with one of the bodies (BDA/ADSHE/Dyslexia Guild/PATOSS).
• Experience supporting individuals with SpLDs in an educational setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one academic support to university/college students with SpLDs.
• Develop students' independence by aiding organisation, time management and action planning.
• Guide students in research, writing, referencing, and study strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Caseload management

Education

Membership with BDA/ADSHE/Dyslexia Guild/PATOSS

Job description

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