Study skills SPLD

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£31.38 per hour including holiday pay

Free CPD / eLearning

Regular support worker meetings

Referral bonus £300

Flexible working

Dedicated support team

Work with UK's leading provider

Job summary

Randstad Student Support in Wolverhampton is seeking a Specialist One-to-One Study Skills Support Worker on a part-time, flexible-hours basis for the 2026/2027 academic year. The role focuses on helping university students with Specific Learning Difficulties and requires an undergraduate degree (Level 6) with professional membership.

You will deliver tailored learning plans, foster independent study, and maintain confidentiality while supporting students to improve organisation, time management,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree (Level 6) with Professional Membership.
• DfE qualification framework adherence as required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one study skills support and tailor learning plans for students.
• Help students develop independence, organisation and time-management skills.
• Support research skills, including widening knowledge and proper citation usage.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisation skills

Caseload management

Punctuality

Education

Undergraduate degree (Level 6)

Professional Membership

Job description

Location: Wolverhampton

Rate of Pay: £28 per hour + £3.38 accrued holiday pay

Contract: Part-time, with flexible hours

Start Date: October 2026 (for the new 2026/2027 Academic Year)

Your expertise can be the turning point in a student's academic journey. As the UK's leading provider of non-medical help (NMH), Randstad Student Support connects qualified specialists with university students managing Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). If you are looking for a rewarding, highly flexible role where your strategies directly empower diverse learners to unlock their full potential, join our team and make a lasting impact today.

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).

You MUST possess the below qualifications as a minimum:

An Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum) along with a Professional Membership.

You can find a list of all accepted memberships here - https://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/media/1987/final-nmh-qualifications-matrix-july2023.pdf (pages 12 - 16)

Desirable skills include:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship
• Punctuality and reliability
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to manage a caseload of students

Benefits:

• £31.38 pay per hour (this includes your holiday pay)
• Free CPD / eLearning included upon registration.
• Access to regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.
• Potential to win £300 in vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to us!
• Working with the UK's leading provider
• Dedicated team to support you
• Flexible working - hours that suit you and manage your own caseload