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 the Open University throughout the country.
The role is set to begin at the start of the new academic year (from 1st September 2024). The role will primarily consist of supporting students remotely (via teams/zoom etc.) but being able to support in-person locally is preferable.
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
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 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
Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract
Weekly payment for all approved timesheets
Join our Support Worker meetings & 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!
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 247 8800.
Randstad 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.
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