Are you a passionate Study Skills Mentor dedicated to helping students unlock their academic potential?

Randstad Student Support is seeking experienced one-on-one Study Skills Support Workers to assist university students in Aberdeen who have specific learning difficulties (SpLDs). This is a chance to make a tangible difference in a student's educational journey. The role is a hybrid model, offering flexibility with both in-person and online sessions, and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

As a Specialist Study Skills Support Worker, you will provide personalized learning support, including:

• Developing individual learning plans to promote independence.
• Building on student strengths and effective learning strategies.
• Enhancing organization and time management skills.
• Creating structured action plans to help students stay on track.
• Improving research and comprehension abilities.
• Managing a caseload of students effectively and professionally.

Experience with students on the autism spectrum is a significant advantage.

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Prior teaching or tutoring experience, or
• In-depth knowledge of specific learning difficulties.

Desirable Skills

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Experience working with individuals who have specific learning difficulties.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to identify and build on a student's learning strengths while maintaining a confidential and professional relationship.
• A high degree of punctuality and reliability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Membership in a relevant professional body, such as:
  • The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS)
  • British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
  • The Association of Dyslexia Specialists in Higher Education (ADSHE)
  • Dyslexia Guild (DG)

Benefits of Working with Randstad

• Flexible Schedule: You have the freedom to choose your own hours.
• Competitive Pay: A pay rate of £29-£30 per hour.
• Reputable Employer: Join the UK's leading provider of non-medical help support.
• Efficient Payments: Our online timesheet system ensures a quick turnaround on student approvals and provides weekly payments.
• Professional Development: Access free CPD / e-learning resources, as well as regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.
• Comprehensive Perks: A pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) contract, access to an Employee Assistance Helpline, an online discounts hub, a Workplace Pension Scheme, and entitlement to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.
• Referral Scheme: An unlimited referral bonus for all successful referrals.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted for an informal chat, followed by a formal interview. If successful, you will then be guided through our registration process.

For any questions, please reach out to Vivina Joshna at or email .