Are you a Study Skills tutor who is passionate about improving a students academic journey?
Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist:one:to:one Study Skills Support Workers to work with students who have specific learning difficulties studying at Lincoln University.
The role is set to begin at the start of the new academic year and is a face to face role. All successful candidates must be able to travel to the local University.
As a Specialist:one:to:one Study Skills Support Worker, you will provide learning support and academic guidance. This includes creating an individual learning plan that has been tailored to the students needs and encourages them to become an independent learner.
As a Specialist:one:to:one Study Skills Support Worker, you are required to support students to:
Develop independence
Build on strengths and learning strategies
Create strategies around organisation and time management
Create action plans to stay on track with studies
Build on research skills : widening knowledge by using a variety of sources
Distinguish appropriate sources and how to correctly use references
Build on comprehension skills within reading and writing
Whilst working for Randstad the needs of individual students should be taken into consideration case by case and you should ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner. It is expected that you would act professionally and maintain confidentiality within your role at all times, sharing all relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best possible service to your students.
Requirements for the role:
As this is a specialist role, you must have the correct qualifications and training. All students you will be supporting are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) meaning all candidates providing this role must adhere to the qualification framework set out by the DfE.
Candidates must be qualified to undergraduate degree level (level 6 as minimum), have a teaching qualification AND have taken extensive training in adult autism.
The extensive training may include:
6 National Autistic Society Modules (non medical helper package)
OR
The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education: Recognising and addressing the barriers through Non:Medical Helper (NMH) Mentoring and Study Skills Strategies.
Desirable skills include:
Experience of working with autistic clients
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship
Punctuality and reliability
Good organisational skills
Ability to manage a caseload of students
Benefits of working with Randstad:
We offer flexible working hours : you can select your own schedule
GBP28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at GBP3.38 per hour
Working for the UKs leading provider of non medical help support
Access to an online timesheet system : meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals
Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract
Weekly payment for all approved timesheets
Join our Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions
Free CPD / elearning upon included within the registration
Free Employee Assistance Helpline
Access to online discounts hub
Workplace Pension Scheme
Entitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave
Refer a friend scheme : unlimited cap on all successful referrals
If you are shortlisted for the role, we will contact you for a short informal chat about the role followed by a formal interview. If you are successful following the interview stage, you will then be taken through the registration process.
If you have any questions call the office on 247