Study Skills Tutor

Randstad Student & Worker Support; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Total flexibility

Competitive pay (£28/hr)

Pension and paid leave

CPD/e-learning access

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is recruiting Specialist Study Skills Support Workers to empower higher education students with SpLDs across Scotland. This hybrid role combines online delivery with essential face-to-face sessions on local campuses to suit student needs.

You will deliver tailored learning support to foster confidence, independence, and academic success, focusing on organisation, study strategies, and writing skills while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) in education.
• Ability to deliver one-to-one study skills support in higher education.
• Familiarity with DSA funding and related compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised study skills support to foster independence.
• Assist with organisation, time management, and action planning.
• Guide research, writing, and academic referencing techniques.

Skills

SpLD support experience

Strong communication

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional membership: BDA

Professional membership: ADSHE

Professional membership: Dyslexia Guild

Professional membership: 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 personalised 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 Student's Allowance (DSA) in Scotland, candidates must hold an eligible professional membership level with one of the following recognised 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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an initial informal chat followed by a formal interview and compliance onboarding.