Specialist One to One Study Skills Support (SS-SPLD)
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What you'll do
- Apply your in-depth knowledge of how SpLDs affect language and learning to support students in a Higher Education context.
- Identify individual student strengths and help them utilise these to overcome academic barriers.
- Assist students in developing personalised strategies for organisation, time management, and academic success.
- Provide guidance and support on utilising relevant assistive technology to enhance learning.
What they're looking for
- An Undergraduate Degree (Level 6) or PG qualification.
- You must hold active membership with a relevant professional body.
- Deep understanding of SpLDs and a commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality and boundaries.
- Strong organisational skills, reliability, and a passion for supporting students with disabilities.
Nice to have
- Ideally PATOSS, BDA or ADSHE memberships
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Full description from employer
University of St Andrews:
Empower University Students | Flexible, High-Impact Role
Are you passionate about empowering students to overcome barriers to learning? Randstad is looking for a dedicated Specialist 1:1 Study Skills Support Worker (SpLD) to help university students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SpLD) achieve their full academic potential.
In this role, you will use your expertise to help students harness their unique strengths, navigate higher education challenges, and build the independent learning strategies they need to succeed.Why You'll Love Working with Randstad
We offer a perfect balance of professional autonomy and comprehensive support, making this an ideal role for someone looking to make a meaningful difference.
- Top-Tier Pay: Earn £28.00/hr + £3.38/hr accrued holiday pay (weekly PAYE).
- Ultimate Flexibility: Set your own schedule and manage your own caseload to perfectly fit your lifestyle.
- Great Perks: Access free CPD/e-learning, a workplace pension scheme, and our exclusive employee shopping discounts hub.
- Professional Impact: Join the UK's leading provider of non-medical help (NMH) and gain experience within the higher education sector.
Your Role & Responsibilities
As a Specialist Support Worker, you will provide tailored 1:1 guidance to students. Your core responsibilities include:
- Expert Guidance: Apply your in-depth knowledge of how SpLDs affect language and learning to support students in a Higher Education context.
- Strengths-Based Support: Identify individual student strengths and help them utilise these to overcome academic barriers.
- Strategy Development: Assist students in developing personalised strategies for organisation, time management, and academic success.
- Assistive Technology (AT): Provide guidance and support on utilising relevant assistive technology to enhance learning.
What We're Looking For
To excel in this specialist role, we are looking for candidates who possess:
- Qualifications: An Undergraduate Degree (Level 6) or PG qualification.
- Professional Membership: You must hold active membership with a relevant professional body (as listed in our standard compliance framework here). Ideally PATOSS, BDA or ADSHE memberships
- Expertise: Deep understanding of SpLDs and a commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality and boundaries.
- Skills: Strong organisational skills, reliability, and a passion for supporting students with disabilities.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are ready to help students succeed, apply today! Please send your updated CV to .
We look forward to hearing from you!
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