Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist-one-to-one Study Skills Support Workers to work with students who have specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) studying at Universities and/or Colleges in Liverpool The role is set to begin and is a hybrid role.
All successful candidates must be able to travel to the local University or college and offer both in person and online sessions flexibly to meet student preferences. 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 student's 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 Requirements for the role: As this is a specialist role, you must hold membership with one of the below relevant professional bodies.
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 British Dyslexia Association (BDA) Professional Membership The Association of Dyslexia (ADSHE) Dyslexia Guild The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS) You can find a list of all accepted memberships here (pages 17) along with the required membership level. Desirable skills include: Experience of working with clients with specific learning difficulties 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! £28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at £3.38 per hour Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support Access to an online timesheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals 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! Don't just take it from us, here are some testimonials left by our current support workers! "Randstad is a great place to work - allowing independence freedom and creativity in the way I work" "My experience with Randstad has been phenomenal" "Everyone I have spoken to has been incredibly helpful and friendly" "I have a great work life balance" We 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. If this sounds like you and you believe you hold the relevant qualifications and skills for the role, please do not delay in applying! 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 0161 521 6206.
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Keywords: Student Support Specialist, Location: Liverpool, ENG - L13 8DD