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Are you a dedicated Study Skills Mentor with a passion for helping students reach their academic potential? Randstad Student Support is seeking experienced one-on-one Study Skills Support Workers to assist students with specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) attending colleges and universities in Aberdeen. Join us in making a difference in students' educational journeys!
The role is set to begin at the start of the new academic year (from 1st September 2024) 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 independenceBuild on strengths and learning strategiesCreate strategies around organisation and time managementCreate action plans to stay on track with studiesBuild on research skills - widening knowledge by using a variety of sourcesDistinguish appropriate sources and how to correctly use referencesBuild 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.
Desirable skills include:Experience of working with clients with specific learning difficultiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationshipPunctuality and reliabilityGood organisational skillsRelevant professional body membershipsAbility 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 hourWorking for the UK's leading provider of non medical help supportAccess to an online time sheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvalsEngaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contractWeekly payment for all approved time sheetsJoin our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessionsFree CPD / elearning upon included within the registrationFree Employee Assistance HelplineAccess to online discounts hubWorkplace Pension SchemeEntitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leaveRefer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals!
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 and ask to speak to Theo.
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.
