specialist one to one study skills support (ss-spld).

University of Aberdeen

Empower University Students | Flexible, High-Impact Role

Are you passionate about empowering students to overcome barriers to learning? Randstad is looking for a dedicated Specialist 1:1 Study Skills Support Worker (SpLD) to help university students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SpLD) achieve their full academic potential.

In this role, you will use your expertise to help students harness their unique strengths, navigate higher education challenges, and build the independent learning strategies they need to succeed.Why You'll Love Working with Randstad

We offer a perfect balance of professional autonomy and comprehensive support, making this an ideal role for someone looking to make a meaningful difference.

• Top-Tier Pay: Earn £28.00/hr + £3.38/hr accrued holiday pay (weekly PAYE).
• Ultimate Flexibility: Set your own schedule and manage your own caseload to perfectly fit your lifestyle.
• Great Perks: Access free CPD/e-learning, a workplace pension scheme, and our exclusive employee shopping discounts hub.
• Professional Impact: Join the UK's leading provider of non-medical help (NMH) and gain experience within the higher education sector.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a Specialist Support Worker, you will provide tailored 1:1 guidance to students. Your core responsibilities include:

• Expert Guidance: Apply your in-depth knowledge of how SpLDs affect language and learning to support students in a Higher Education context.
• Strengths-Based Support: Identify individual student strengths and help them utilise these to overcome academic barriers.
• Strategy Development: Assist students in developing personalised strategies for organisation, time management, and academic success.
• Assistive Technology (AT): Provide guidance and support on utilising relevant assistive technology to enhance learning.

What We're Looking For

To excel in this specialist role, we are looking for candidates who possess:

• Qualifications: An Undergraduate Degree (Level 6) or PG qualification.
• Professional Membership: You must hold active membership with a relevant professional body (as listed in our standard compliance framework here). Ideally PATOSS, BDA or ADSHE memberships
• Expertise: Deep understanding of SpLDs and a commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality and boundaries.
• Skills: Strong organisational skills, reliability, and a passion for supporting students with disabilities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are ready to help students succeed, apply today! Please send your updated CV to .

We look forward to hearing from you!