Study Skills Tutor ASC

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Student Support is seeking a flexible, part-time Study Skills Tutor in Cambridge. This role involves providing one-to-one support to autistic university students, including creating personalized learning plans and strategies to enhance their academic journey. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and training in autism support.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to online timesheet system

Pay as you earn PAYE contract

Support worker meetings and best practice sessions

Free CPD/e-learning

Employee Assistance Helpline

Online discounts hub

Workplace Pension Scheme

Entitlements to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave

Referral scheme with unlimited successful referrals

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an undergraduate degree and a teaching qualification.
• Extensive training in adult autism is required, such as 6 National Autistic Society Modules or the Optimum Training Course.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support and academic guidance to autistic students.
• Create tailored learning plans to promote independence and enhance study skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree (minimum level 6)

Teaching qualification

Job description

Cambridge Study Skills Tutor (ASC)

Are you looking for a flexible, part-time role that fits around your schedule? Do you want to make a difference in a student's educational journey?

Randstad Student Support is recruiting Specialist-one-to-one Study Skills Support Workers to assist autistic students studying at universities in Cambridge.

The role begins at the start of the new academic year (from 1st September 2024) and is a hybrid position. All successful candidates must be able to travel to the university and provide both in-person and online sessions flexibly to accommodate student preferences.

As a Specialist-one-to-one Study Skills Support Worker, you will provide learning support and academic guidance, including creating tailored learning plans that promote independence.

You will support students to:

1. Develop independence
2. Build on strengths and learning strategies
3. Implement organization and time management strategies
4. Create action plans to stay on track with studies
5. Enhance research skills by utilizing various sources
6. Identify appropriate sources and proper referencing
7. Improve reading and writing comprehension skills

It is essential to consider individual student needs case by case, act professionally, maintain confidentiality, and share relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best support.

Requirements:

This is a specialist role requiring specific qualifications and training. All students supported are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), and candidates must adhere to the qualification framework set out by the DfE.

Candidates must have:

• An undergraduate degree (minimum level 6)
• A teaching qualification
• Extensive training in adult autism, such as:
• 6 National Autistic Society Modules (non-medical helper package)
• OR
• The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education

Further details on accepted training routes are available (see pages 12-16).

Desirable skills include:

• Experience working with autistic clients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to help students build on their strengths while maintaining confidentiality
• Punctuality and reliability
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to manage a caseload of students

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• Flexible working hours
• £28 per hour plus holiday pay (£3.38/hour)
• Access to online timesheet system for quicker approvals
• Pay as you earn PAYE contract with weekly payments
• Support worker meetings and best practice sessions
• Free CPD/e-learning
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Online discounts hub
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Entitlements to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave
• Referral scheme with unlimited successful referrals

If you believe you meet the qualifications and skills required, please apply promptly.

If shortlisted, you will be contacted for an informal chat, followed by a formal interview and registration process.

For inquiries, call the office at 0161 247 8800 and ask for Beth.

Randstad acts as an employment business for temporary roles and an employment agency for permanent placements. We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit alone.