Job Description
Are you an experienced educator or specialist looking to empower higher education students in your spare time?
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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.
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This hybrid role offers exceptional flexibility, combining online delivery with essential face-to-face sessions on local campuses to suit student needs.
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About the Role
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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:
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- Develop Academic Independence: Assist with organisation, time management, and personalised action plans.
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- Enhance Learning Strategies: Help students leverage their unique strengths and adapt tailored study methods.
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- Strengthen Research & Writing: Guide students in source critical analysis, proper referencing, academic comprehension, and structured writing techniques.
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Key Requirements
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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 recognized bodies:
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- British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
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- Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education (ADSHE)
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- Dyslexia Guild
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- Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS)
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Note: Roles are strictly compliant with national DSA quality assurance frameworks.
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Desirable Experience & Skills:
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- Proven experience supporting individuals with SpLDs in an educational setting.
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- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
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- Strong caseload management, reliability, and commitment to confidentiality.
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Why Join Randstad?
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- Total Flexibility: Set your own schedule around existing commitments.
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- Competitive Pay: £28/hr + £3.38/hr accrued holiday pay via PAYE with weekly payouts.
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- Comprehensive Benefits: Access to workplace pension, paid leave (maternity/paternity/sick), CPD/e-learning courses, and an Employee Assistance Helpline.
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- Perks & Support: Streamlined online timesheets, collaborative best-practice meetings, employee discount hub, and an uncapped 'Refer a Friend' scheme.
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"Randstad allows me total freedom and creativity in how I work, while keeping a great work-life balance." - Current Support Worker
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How to Apply
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If you are passionate about helping students overcome learning barriers and thrive in higher education, we want to hear from you.
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Apply directly today, or contact Vaishnavi Chandi for more information:
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- Email:
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- Phone:
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an initial informal chat followed by a formal interview and compliance onboarding.
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Study Skills Tutor in Aberdeen employer: Randstad Student Support
Randstad Student Support is an excellent employer, offering a flexible part-time role that allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with disabilities at the University of Exeter. With a supportive work culture that values punctuality and organization, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to higher education. The opportunity to enhance your knowledge while working in a dynamic environment makes this position particularly rewarding.
