Job Description
Are you a dedicated Study Skills Mentor passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential?\n\nRandstad Student Support is looking for experienced one-on-one Study Skills Support Workers to assist students with specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) in Edinburgh. Join us in making a difference in their educational journeys!\n\nStarting as soon as possible, this hybrid role requires flexibility for both in-person and online sessions, tailored to student preferences.\n\nEssential Criteria\n\n * \n\n Need to have teaching or tutoring experience,\n\n * \n\n (or)\n\n * \n\n Any in-depth knowledge of learning difficulties that students may have\n\nAs a Specialist Study Skills Support Worker, you'll provide personalized learning support, including:\n\n * \n\n Developing individual learning plans to foster independence\n\n * \n\n Building on strengths and effective learning strategies\n\n * \n\n Enhancing organization and time management skills\n\n * \n\n Creating action plans to stay on track\n\n * \n\n Improving research and comprehension skills\n\nIt’s essential to address student needs on a case-by-case basis while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Share relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best service for your students.\n\nDesirable skills include:\nExperience of working with clients with specific learning difficulties\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills\nAbility to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship\nPunctuality and reliability\nGood organisational skills\nRelevant professional body memberships: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)\n\nAbility to manage a caseload of students\n\nBenefits of working with Randstad:\nWe offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule!\n'Pay rate of £28-£30'\nWorking for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support\nAccess to an online time sheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals\nEngaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract\nWeekly payment for all approved time sheets\nJoin our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessions\nFree CPD / elearning upon included within the registration\nFree Employee Assistance Helpline\nAccess to online discounts hub\nWorkplace Pension Scheme\nEntitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave\nRefer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals!\n\nWe are looking to employ individuals who are really passionate about improving a student's academic journey and strive to provide each student with a high quality level of support.\nIf this sounds like you and you believe you hold the relevant qualifications and skills for the role, please do not delay in applying!\n\nRandstad Student & Worker Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.
Randstad Student & Worker Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone