Specialist One to One Study Skills Support
- st andrews, scotland, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
Job Description
Specialist Study Skills Mentor (DSA-Funded) - High-Impact, Flexible Role
University of St Andrews
Join Randstad Student Support, the UK's leading provider of non-medical help (NMH) support, and leverage your specialist qualifications to empower university and college students with Autism. This is a rewarding, flexible, and high-paying opportunity to drive academic independence.The Offer: Unrivalled Compensation & Flexibility
- Exceptional Hourly Rate : Earn £28 per hour, plus an additional £3.38 per hour in accrued holiday pay.
- Total Flexibility : Select your own working hours and schedule.
- Reliable Pay : Weekly payment for all approved time sheets via our online time sheet system for quicker student approvals.
- Full Employee Benefits : Engaged on a PAYE contract with entitlement to a Workplace Pension Scheme, and maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
Your Specialist Role & Key Impact
As a Specialist One-to-One Study Skills Support Worker , you will provide vital academic guidance and create individual learning plans tailored to student needs. Your primary goal is to foster independent learning by supporting students to:
- Develop independence and build on their learning strengths.
- Create essential strategies for organisation and time management.
- Formulate action plans to successfully stay on track with studies.
- Build on crucial research skills, including widening knowledge, distinguishing appropriate sources, and correctly using references.
- Enhance reading and writing comprehension skills.
You are expected to act professionally, maintain confidentiality, and address any student concerns in a timely manner.
Mandatory Qualification Requirements
This is a specialist, Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) funded role. Candidates must adhere strictly to the qualification framework set out by the Department for Education (DfE).
An Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum) along with relevant experience is a must.
- Free CPD / eLearning included upon registration.
- Access to regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.
- Free Employee Assistance Helpline and access to an online discounts hub.
- Unlimited cap on successful referrals through our "Refer a Friend" scheme.