Study Skills Tutor

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Holiday pay

Pension

CPD/e-learning

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is recruiting Specialist Study Skills Tutors (ASC) to provide one-to-one academic support for autistic students at universities and colleges across Scotland. The role blends online sessions with essential face-to-face campus work, offering complete schedule control and hybrid working.

As an ASC Tutor, you will deliver tailored guidance to help students gain independence, evaluate sources, reference correctly, and develop study strategies while safeguarding student

Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting autistic adults or neurodivergent learners in an educational setting.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• High reliability, punctuality and strong organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised, neurodiversity-affirming academic guidance.
• Help students develop workload management and study strategies.
• Collaborate with students to build executive functioning skills and confidence.

Skills

Autism/neurodivergent support

Interpersonal communication

Reliability & punctuality

Organisation skills

Education

Undergraduate degree (Level 6+)

Teaching credential

Specialist autism training

Job description

Looking for a flexible role that fits around your schedule while making a genuine impact on neurodivergent students in higher education?

Randstad Student Support is recruiting qualified Specialist Study Skills Tutors (ASC) to provide tailored, one-to-one academic support to autistic students studying at universities and colleges across Scotland.

This hybrid position offers complete schedule control, blending online sessions with essential face-to-face support on local campuses to meet individual student preferences.

About the Role

As an ASC Study Skills Tutor, you will deliver individualised, neurodiversity-affirming academic guidance to help students develop confidence and long-term learning independence. You will collaborate with students to:

• Foster Academic Independence: Develop tailored strategies for workload organisation, time management, and goal-setting.
• Enhance Study & Research Strategies: Guide students through critical source evaluation, referencing standards, comprehension, and structured academic writing.
• Capitalise on Strengths: Identify individual learning preferences and build executive functioning strategies to keep studies on track.
• Provide Professional Support: Maintain confidentiality, manage your caseload efficiently, and communicate proactively with Randstad to safeguard student well-being.

Mandatory Qualification Requirements To support students funded via SAAS / Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) in Scotland, candidates must meet the national quality framework criteria:

• Degree Level: Hold an undergraduate degree (Level 6 or above).
• Teaching Credential: Hold a recognised teaching qualification.
• Autism-Specific Training: Completion of specialist adult autism training, such as:
  • The 6 National Autistic Society (NAS) Non-Medical Helper (NMH) modules OR
  • The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Direct experience supporting autistic adults or neurodivergent learners in an educational setting.
• Outstanding interpersonal, active listening, and communication skills.
• High reliability, punctuality, and strong organizational ability.

Why Join Randstad?

• Complete Flexibility: Set your own working hours around your existing commitments.
• Competitive Compensation: £28.00/hr + £3.38/hr accrued holiday pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Full Benefits Package: Access to workplace pension, paid leave (maternity/paternity/sick), CPD/e-learning modules, and an Employee Assistance Helpline.
• Supportive Community: Fast online timesheet approvals, best-practice worker meetings, an online discounts hub, and an uncapped 'Refer a Friend' bonus.

"Randstad gives me the freedom and creativity to support students effectively while maintaining a fantastic work-life balance." - Current Support Worker