Randstad Education

Specialist One to One Study Skills Support (SS-SPLD)

St Andrews KY16 9AJ

Key information

Pay
£28 to £28 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
26 Oct 2026
Closing date
2 Nov 2026

About this role

Specialist Study Skills Mentor - SPLD (DSA-Funded) - High-Impact, Flexible Role

Join Randstad Student Support, the UK's leading provider of non-medical help (NMH) support, and leverage your specialist qualifications to empower university and college students with Autism. This is a rewarding, flexible, and high-paying opportunity to drive academic independence.

The Offer

Unrivalled Compensation & Flexibility

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Exceptional Hourly Rate

: Earn £28 per hour, plus an additional £3.38 per hour in accrued holiday pay.

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Total Flexibility

: Select your own working hours and schedule.

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Reliable Pay

: Weekly payment for all approved timesheets via our online timesheet system for quicker student approvals.

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Full Employee Benefits

: Engaged on a PAYE contract with entitlement to a Workplace Pension Scheme, and maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave.

Your Specialist Role & Key Impact

As a

Specialist One-to-One Study Skills Support Worker SPLD

, you will provide vital academic guidance and create individual learning plans tailored to student needs. Your primary goal is to foster independent learning by supporting students to:

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Develop independence and build on their learning strengths.

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Create essential strategies for organization and time management.

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Formulate action plans to successfully stay on track with studies.

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Build on crucial research skills, including widening knowledge, distinguishing appropriate sources, and correctly using references.

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Enhance reading and writing comprehension skills.

You are expected to act professionally, maintain confidentiality, and address any student concerns in a timely manner.Mandatory Qualification Requirements

This is a specialist, Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) funded role. Candidates must adhere strictly to the qualification framework set out by the Department for Education (DfE).

You MUST possess the following three qualifications as a minimum

An Undergraduate Degree (Level 6 minimum) along with professional membership certificates

You can find a list of all accepted memberships

here

(pages 12 - 16).Professional Development & Perks

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Free CPD / eLearning included upon registration.

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Access to regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions.

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Free Employee Assistance Helpline and access to an online discounts hub.

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Unlimited cap on successful referrals through our "Refer a Friend" scheme.

Apply Today

If you hold the necessary specialist qualifications and are passionate about providing high-quality support to improve a student's academic journey, apply without delay