Specialist One to One Study Skills Tutor (SpLD)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG. Pay: £28 per hour, holiday pay. Contract Type: Temporary, part-time with flexible hours. Start Date: September 2026. Closing Date: 27/06/2026.
About this job
Randstad Student Support is actively seeking qualified SpLD specialists to deliver vital, one-on-one academic support to university students. This is a unique opportunity to utilise your specialist skills in a highly flexible role that adapts to your schedule, all while working with a trusted market leader dedicated to removing barriers in higher education.
Your Specialist Role & Key Impact: As a Specialist One-to-One Study Skills Support Worker, you will provide vital academic guidance and create individual learning plans tailored to student needs.
- Foster independent learning by supporting students to develop independence and build on their learning strengths.
- Create essential strategies for organisation and time management.
- Formulate action plans to stay on track with studies.
- Build crucial research skills, including widening knowledge, distinguishing appropriate sources, and correctly using references.
- Enhance reading and writing comprehension skills.
- Act professionally, maintain confidentiality, and address student concerns in a timely manner.
Qualification Requirements: Candidates must adhere strictly to the qualification framework set out by the Department for Education (DfE). Minimum qualifications include an Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum) and a Professional Membership.
- Accepted professional memberships are listed in the NMH Qualifications Matrix.
Desirable Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to identify ways of helping students build on their strengths while maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship, punctuality and reliability, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage a caseload of students.
Benefits
- £31.38 per hour (includes holiday pay).
- Free CPD / eLearning upon registration.
- Access to regular support worker meetings and best practice sessions.
- Potential to win £300 in vouchers if you refer a successful candidate.
- Flexible working hours that suit you and allow you to manage your own caseload.
If you hold the necessary specialist qualifications and are passionate about providing high quality support to improve a student's academic journey, apply today or call for more information.
