Pay Rate: £28.00 per hour + £3.38 per hour accrued holiday pay
Contract: Flexible PAYE
Are you passionate about empowering students and helping them navigate their academic journey? Randstad Student Support is looking for dedicated Specialist Study Skills Support Workers to provide bespoke academic guidance to autistic students at Bangor University.
This is a hybrid role designed to offer students the flexibility they need. You will work closely with individuals to develop their independence, helping them transition from structured support to becoming confident, autonomous learners.
Key Responsibilities
You will provide one-to-one support tailored to each student's unique needs, including:
- Developing Independence: Empowering students to manage their own learning.
- Strategic Planning: Creating strategies for organization, time management, and actionable study plans.
- Academic Excellence: Building research skills, distinguishing credible sources, and mastering referencing.
- Comprehension: Strengthening reading and writing skills to enhance academic output.
- Individual Learning Plans (ILPs): Designing and implementing tailored paths to success.
Essential Requirements: To comply with the Department for Education (DfE) qualification framework for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) funding, all candidates must possess the following:
- Academic: An undergraduate degree (Level 6 minimum).
- Teaching: A recognized teaching qualification.
- Specialist Training: Extensive, verified training in Adult Autism.
Accepted training routes include:
- 6 National Autistic Society (NAS) Modules (Non-medical helper package) OR The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education.
- Please refer to pages 12-16 of the DfE Qualifications Matrix for a full list of accepted routes.
Desirable Skills
- Proven experience working with autistic clients.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a professional demeanor.
Why Join Randstad?
- Total Flexibility: Choose your own hours and build a schedule that fits your life.
- Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly rate plus accrued holiday pay.
- Easy Admin: Quick turnaround on approvals via our streamlined online timesheet system.
- Supportive Community: Access to support worker meetings, best practice sessions, and a free Employee Assistance Helpline.
- Financial Perks: Weekly pay and "Refer a Friend" bonus scheme.
How to Apply: If you are committed to improving the student experience and meet the specialist criteria above, we want to hear from you! To apply or ask any questions, please contact Margaret Kondra at:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal chat, followed by a formal interview and registration process.
...