Academic Support Worker

Academic Support Worker

Posted 2 days ago by Randstad Student Support on Reed

£31 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Wolverhampton, West Midlands (County)

Summary: The Academic Support Worker role at Randstad involves providing specialized one-to-one study skills support to students with specific learning difficulties. This hybrid position requires flexibility in delivering both in-person and online sessions at the University of Wolverhampton. Candidates must create tailored learning plans to foster student independence and address individual needs effectively. Membership in a relevant professional body is required for this specialist role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide learning support and academic guidance to students with specific learning difficulties.
  • Create individual learning plans tailored to each student's needs.
  • Support students in developing independence and building on their strengths.
  • Assist in creating strategies for organization and time management.
  • Help students build research skills and distinguish appropriate sources.
  • Enhance comprehension skills in reading and writing.
  • Address individual student needs and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions.

Key Skills:

  • Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., BDA, ADSHE, Dyslexia Guild, PATOSS).
  • Experience working with clients with specific learning difficulties.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to identify and build on students' learning strengths.
  • Punctuality and reliability.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage a caseload of students.

Salary (Rate): 31

City: Wolverhampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other