Specialist Study Skills Tutors (ASC)

Looking for a flexible role that fits around your schedule while making a genuine impact on neurodivergent students in higher education?

Randstad Student Support is recruiting qualified Specialist Study Skills Tutors (ASC) to provide tailored, one-to-one academic support to autistic students studying at universities and colleges across Scotland.

This hybrid position offers complete schedule control, blending online sessions with essential face-to-face support on local campuses to meet individual student preferences.

About the Role As an ASC Study Skills Tutor, you will deliver individualised, neurodiversity-affirming academic guidance to help students develop confidence and long-term learning independence. You will collaborate with students to:

• Foster Academic Independence: Develop tailored strategies for workload organisation, time management, and goal-setting.
• Enhance Study & Research Strategies: Guide students through critical source evaluation, referencing standards, comprehension, and structured academic writing.
• Capitalise on Strengths: Identify individual learning preferences and build executive functioning strategies to keep studies on track.
• Provide Professional Support: Maintain confidentiality, manage your caseload efficiently, and communicate proactively with Randstad to safeguard student well-being.

Mandatory Qualification Requirements To support students funded via SAAS / Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) in Scotland, candidates must meet the national quality framework criteria:

• Degree Level: Hold an undergraduate degree (Level 6 or above).
• Teaching Credential: Hold a recognised teaching qualification.
• Autism-Specific Training: Completion of specialist adult autism training, such as:
• The 6 National Autistic Society (NAS) Non-Medical Helper (NMH) modules OR
• The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Direct experience supporting autistic adults or neurodivergent learners in an educational setting.
• Outstanding interpersonal, active listening, and communication skills.
• High reliability, punctuality, and strong organizational ability.

Why Join Randstad?

• Complete Flexibility: Set your own working hours around your existing commitments.
• Competitive Compensation: £28.00/hr + £3.38/hr accrued holiday pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Full Benefits Package: Access to workplace pension, paid leave (maternity/paternity/sick), CPD/e-learning modules, and an Employee Assistance Helpline.
• Supportive Community: Fast online timesheet approvals, best-practice worker meetings, an online discounts hub, and an uncapped 'Refer a Friend' bonus.

"Randstad gives me the freedom and creativity to support students effectively while maintaining a fantastic work-life balance." - Current Support Worker

How to Apply If you are passionate about removing barriers to higher education and empowering autistic students to reach their full potential, apply today!

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Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial informal chat, followed by a formal interview and registration.

skills

ability to recognise when to refer to other services,background in care,counselling,delivery of non-subject specific learning strategies

qualifications

university

education

ADSHE (professional membership),bachelors degree,B