Randstad is recruiting for a Specialist-one-to-one Study Skills Support Worker to work with autistic students studying at Universities in Bath and surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will provide learning support and academic guidance, creating an individual learning plan tailored to the student's needs and encouraging them to become an independent learner.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing independence in students
- BUILDING on strengths and learning strategies
- CREATING strategies around organisation and time management
- Developing action plans to stay on track with studies
- Building research skills - widening knowledge by using a variety of sources
- Distinguishing appropriate sources and how to correctly use references
- Developing comprehension skills within reading and writing
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified to undergraduate degree level (level 6 as minimum)
- Teaching qualification
- Extensive training in adult autism
Desirable skills include:
- Experience of working with autistic clients
- 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
Randstad offers flexible working hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including access to an online timesheet system and free CPD opportunities.
The role is a hybrid position, with a combination of in-person and online sessions. All successful candidates must be able to travel to the local University or college and offer flexible working to meet student preferences.
Randstad is a leading provider of non-medical help support, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about improving a student's academic journey.