Location: Lancaster University (In-person on campus & hybrid/remote options available)
Pay Rate: £28.00 per hour + £3.38 per hour accrued holiday pay (Total: £31.38/hr)
Contract: Flexible / Part-time (Build your own caseload around your availability)
Payroll: Weekly PAYE pay run
Make a Meaningful Impact in Higher Education
Are you an experienced educator or specialist looking for flexible, rewarding work that fits around your schedule?
Randstad Student Support is recruiting dedicated Specialist One-to-One Study Skills Tutors (ASC) to support autistic undergraduate and postgraduate students at Lancaster University.
In this role, you will provide personalized academic guidance funded by the Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA). Working collaboratively with each student, you will help design and implement individualised learning strategies that build self-reliance, reduce academic overwhelm, and unlock their full potential in higher education.
What the Role Involves
As a Specialist Study Skills Tutor (ASC), you will deliver tailored, student-centred support-developing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) that foster academic autonomy and confidence.
Key responsibilities include:
-Helping students develop practical strategies for time management, organisation, and workload prioritisation.
-Breaking down complex assignment briefs, module requirements, and exam revision into manageable stages.
-Enhancing academic reading, note-making, critical thinking, and research synthesis.
-Guiding students through academic writing structures, coherent argument building, and accurate referencing.
-Formulating strategies to overcome executive functioning challenges, sensory overwhelm, or communication barriers related to academic tasks.
-Maintaining accurate, prompt session records and submitting timesheets through our intuitive online portal.
Eligibility & Essential Requirements
To meet the Department for Education (DfE) / DSA Quality Assurance Framework for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. Teaching Qualification (One of the following is required):
-PGCE
-QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
-QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills)
-Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
-PGDE
-DTLLS / Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training
2. Specialist ASC Training:
-Completion of the recognised National Autistic Society (NAS) training modules (or equivalent accredited ASC-specific CPD required under the NMH framework).
-Haven't completed this yet? We can guide you through the process. We provide direct access to the required training materials prior to starting. Once completed, your NAS certification serves as a nationally recognised credential that permanently enhances your professional profile for supporting neurodivergent learners.
3. Additional Skills & Attributes:
-Demonstrable experience supporting autistic learners or individuals with neurodiverse conditions in an educational setting.
-Ability to deliver in-person sessions at Lancaster University's Bailrigg campus, with flexibility to offer online support where agreed.
-Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, patience, and clear, structured communication.
-Strong professional boundaries, reliability, and respect for confidentiality.
Why Join Randstad Student Support?
As the UK's leading provider of Non-Medical Help (NMH), we offer our tutors a supportive, transparent, and flexible working environment:
-Complete Schedule Autonomy: Choose your availability and build a caseload that works seamlessly around your personal, academic, or other professional commitments.
-Competitive, Transparent Pay: £28.00/hr + £3.38/hr accrued holiday pay paid via reliable weekly PAYE.
-Fast, Simple Admin: Dedicated online timesheet and booking portal designed for quick student approvals and seamless payroll processing.
-Professional Community: Join our regular support worker forums, best-practice webinars, and peer discussion sessions.
-Free CPD & Learning: Access free online training modules and upskilling opportunities throughout your registration.
-Health & Lifestyle Benefits: Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline (EAP), well-being support, and access to our exclusive retail discounts hub.
-Statutory Protections: Workplace Pension Scheme, plus eligibility for statutory sick pay, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
-Referral Bonus: Earn extra for every qualified tutor or support worker you refer to our network.
How to Apply
- Submit Your CV: Share your teaching credentials and relevant experience supporting ASC students.
- Short Consultation: A brief informal chat with our specialist regional team to discuss your background, availability, and preferred support styles.
Randstad Student Support is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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