Are you an experienced educator or specialist looking to empower higher education students in your spare time?
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 personalized action plans.
Enhance Learning Strategies
Help students leverage their unique strengths and adapt tailored study methods.
Guide students in source critical analysis, proper referencing, academic comprehension, and structured writing techniques.
Key Requirements
- To provide support funded via
- SAAS / Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
- in Scotland, candidates must hold an eligible professional membership level with one of the following recognized 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.
- 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.
- Access to workplace pension, paid leave (maternity/paternity/sick), CPD/e-learning courses, and an Employee Assistance Helpline.
- 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
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